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GK54 YUY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,286 mi
Last recorded172,286 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 YUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 172,286 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 159,281 miles

Central exhaust outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive mist of oil around top of autobox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake foot lever sticking slightly

Surface corrosion to rear

Fail 18 Nov 2019 159,275 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases On join to front section, 1x bolt loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive mist of oil around top of autobox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake foot lever sticking slightly

Surface corrosion to rear

Pass 30 Nov 2018 150,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 150,599 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 137,455 miles

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

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

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

rear sub frame corroded + arms

Fail 15 Nov 2017 137,455 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

rear sub frame corroded + arms

Pass 24 Nov 2016 127,617 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 112,613 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 112,613 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 101,614 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 101,614 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 88,176 miles

O/S/R tyre getting low on tread and nearing limits of tread wear

Pass 26 Nov 2012 73,487 miles

Advise left front tyre bald at extream outer edge.

Advise small crack in left repeater lamp lens.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 61,270 miles

Appears to be slight oil leak from G/Box area

Slight wear starting at front b/discs

Pass 25 Nov 2010 48,524 miles

Advise front right tyre worn on extream inside edge.

Advise left repeter lamp lens has small crack.

Pass 5 Aug 2009 36,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

left mirror indicator cracked

Fail 5 Aug 2009 56,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

left front tyre bald on inner edge

left mirror indicator cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2008 29,105 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 20,993 miles

both fromt mirror inicators cracked

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 YUY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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