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GK54 XMD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

172,352 mi
Last recorded172,352 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 XMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2021 172,352 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 168,555 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 157,156 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 157,115 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

nearside front anti roll bar link worn

nearside rear tyre tread worn on edge of tread

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2018 142,637 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 135,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint, centre of system, is deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 135,854 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint, centre of system, is deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 126,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 116,689 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 106,778 miles

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

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

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 23 Feb 2013 95,959 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 95,959 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 92,093 miles

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

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)

SCREW IN N/S/F TYRE

Pass 14 Mar 2011 86,026 miles

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2011 86,026 miles

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

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2010 74,268 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 62,416 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 50,384 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 50,381 miles

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

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 XMD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GK54 XMD, 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 GK54 XMD registered?

GK54 XMD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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