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GK54 XMG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,653 mi
Last recorded130,653 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 130,653 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside front brake reading lower than Nearside. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 111,442 miles

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 22 Jul 2016 106,195 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 106,190 miles

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

turbo pipe split

Pass 8 Apr 2015 96,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2015 96,309 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 83,865 miles

Both front lower torque arm inner bushes perished/split

Both rear tyres very low on inner edge

Rear anti roll bar badly corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2014 83,860 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front lower torque arm inner bushes perished/split

Both rear tyres very low on inner edge

Rear anti roll bar badly corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 68,143 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2013 68,120 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 55,432 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 44,095 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 29 Mar 2011 44,095 miles

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2010 27,883 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 24,186 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 18,747 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 12,438 miles

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

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 XMG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XMG, 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 XMG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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