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GJ54 PXO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,992 mi
Last recorded141,992 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 PXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2019 141,992 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 139,515 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 137,035 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 135,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland n/s and o/s upper bearing (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 131,536 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 114,793 miles

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

offside rear shock absorber has negligeable damping effect

rattle fromt exhaust

Fail 13 Jun 2014 114,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear shock absorber has negligeable damping effect

rattle fromt exhaust

Pass 11 Jul 2013 101,142 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 101,141 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 93,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

eml on dash

Pass 3 Jul 2012 93,418 miles

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

eml on dash

Pass 23 May 2011 82,180 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 60,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 60,984 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 49,472 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 39,092 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 PXO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 PXO, 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 PXO registered?

GJ54 PXO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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