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GJ54 OZG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,545 mi
Last recorded170,545 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 OZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 170,545 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 170,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 160,713 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 152,331 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2019 152,331 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 145,388 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 145,388 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint goes upwards in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 141,846 miles

Advanced corrosion on main front to rear brake pipes

Nail in Nearside rear

Fail 12 Sep 2017 141,843 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front (side of gearbox) (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut, 225/50/16 W (4.1.D.1b)

Advanced corrosion on main front to rear brake pipes

Nail in Nearside rear

Pass 9 Sep 2016 135,404 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 135,401 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Offside and Nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 128,549 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 120,865 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 110,175 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 100,876 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 89,756 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 79,764 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 60,062 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 49,938 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 40,494 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 OZG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OZG, 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 OZG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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