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GK54 YVH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,898 mi
Last recorded134,898 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 134,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop-link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorated, center support broken (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2019 134,855 miles

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

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 128,175 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 128,175 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 121,672 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 121,672 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 112,901 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 106,179 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 102,223 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 101,578 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 94,722 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 91,204 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 89,914 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 81,311 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 65,219 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 49,876 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 YVH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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