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GK54 VFP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,025 mi
Last recorded123,025 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 VFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 123,025 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 118,700 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 114,344 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 114,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 108,318 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 101,773 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 94,392 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 88,227 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 81,973 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 76,380 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 70,720 miles

front pads low 2mm

Pass 23 Sep 2011 63,938 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall not showing the cords.

Slight fluffing on offside front seat belt webbing.

Fail 22 Sep 2011 63,938 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall not showing the cords.

Slight fluffing on offside front seat belt webbing.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 57,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O/S/F tyre has cut in sidewall.

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 57,276 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O/S/F tyre has cut in sidewall.

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 45,738 miles

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

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

osr tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 20 Sep 2008 33,511 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 19,268 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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GK54 VFP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GK54 VFP, 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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GK54 VFP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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