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GJ54 NFM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

134,602 mi
Last recorded134,602 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 NFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2023 134,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under car corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2022 132,675 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 132,649 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front brake pipe corroded

rear of nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2021 131,034 miles

Both front suspension legs slightly corroded.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear sub frame and chassis have slight corrosion.

Pass 16 Sep 2020 129,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively no lock up (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 127,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 124,308 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 119,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge 205/55/16

under trays obscuring some items

Pass 20 Sep 2016 113,732 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under tray fitted

upper level components covered

Pass 18 Sep 2015 108,409 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 10,880 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 101,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 91,969 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 81,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 73,513 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres slightly wearing on inner and outer edges

n/s/f tyre has small cut to outer sidewall

Pass 1 Sep 2010 58,933 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 45,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2008 33,149 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 25,243 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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GJ54 NFM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ54 NFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GJ54 NFM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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