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GJ54 OYY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

140,003 mi
Last recorded140,003 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 OYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 140,003 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear subframe corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2026 140,003 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2025 123,006 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

subframe rear, brake pipe, suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2024 112,004 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

inner sills, bake pipe, suspension component's corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2024 112,004 miles

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

inner sills, bake pipe, suspension component's corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2023 101,006 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

both side brake pipe & some suspension components slight corroded

slight play in steering joints

Fail 26 Aug 2023 101,006 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

both side brake pipe & some suspension components slight corroded

slight play in steering joints

Pass 5 Sep 2022 95,251 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear brake pipe & rear axle slight corroded

slight play in steering joints

Fail 5 Sep 2022 95,251 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear brake pipe & rear axle slight corroded

slight play in steering joints

Pass 27 Aug 2021 85,037 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 84,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 82,787 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both cloudy, pattern still visible (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 79,757 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 77,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 77,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 74,112 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 71,177 miles

Offside Front seat belt slow in returning

engine light on

Fail 23 Sep 2015 71,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge cracking and close to limit (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit wearing and cracking on outer edge recommend renewal (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front seat belt slow in returning

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

Pass 1 Oct 2014 67,743 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2014 67,743 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 65,220 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 61,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EXHAUST CENTRE PIPE MOUNT FRACTURED STILL SUPPORTED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 61,094 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EXHAUST CENTRE PIPE MOUNT FRACTURED STILL SUPPORTED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 53,559 miles

O/S/F DOOR MIRROR LOOSE

Pass 6 Sep 2010 46,572 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 24,707 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 35,871 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 30,132 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 30,122 miles

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

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 OYY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OYY, 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 OYY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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