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GK54 YVA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,442 mi
Last recorded104,442 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 104,442 miles

e s p fault

Pass 13 Nov 2010 90,092 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 74,196 miles

front registration plate damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2009 73,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front registration plate damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2008 58,370 miles

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

front no plate damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2007 43,538 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 43,538 miles

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

excess free play o/s track rod end

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 YVA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YVA, 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 YVA registered?

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

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