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GJ54 UZK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

89,015 mi
Last recorded89,015 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 UZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 89,015 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 89,009 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 77,805 miles

Engine Management Warning Light illuminated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 77,803 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine Management Warning Light illuminated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 77,785 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Nov 2022 77,736 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Aug 2021 74,451 miles

Front head light lenses slightly misty

Offside Front inner track rod end drum stick has slight play

Pass 31 Jul 2020 72,667 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 66,408 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 64,603 miles

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

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 16 Apr 2019 64,602 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 6 Apr 2018 57,957 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

eml light on

Fail 6 Apr 2018 57,954 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

eml light on

Pass 13 Apr 2017 54,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

idler pully noise

Fail 11 Apr 2017 54,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

idler pully noise

Pass 2 Jan 2016 48,357 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Jan 2016 48,357 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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 37,030 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre void of tread inner edge

Fail 16 Sep 2013 35,492 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 35,492 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 32,249 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 28,879 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 24,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 24,887 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 20,705 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 16,487 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 12,780 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 UZK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 UZK, 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 UZK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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