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GJ54 OSK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

177,460 mi
Last recorded177,460 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 OSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 177,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 162,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 156,230 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 152,810 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 148,723 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 147,656 miles

Advise condition of offside plus nearside rear anti roll bar bushes

Advise uneven wear on both front tyres .

Pass 21 Jul 2016 141,774 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 136,115 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 129,364 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 109,655 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 111,085 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 106,712 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 106,712 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 100,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

low emissions no reading obtained

Pass 22 Aug 2009 91,418 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 73,103 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 54,502 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 54,502 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OSK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OSK, 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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What year was GJ54 OSK registered?

GJ54 OSK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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The MOT history for GJ54 OSK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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