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GL54 ACV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,480 mi
Last recorded130,480 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 ACV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 130,480 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 130,480 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 130,451 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked RIM (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit DEVOID OF TREAD (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 126,384 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch liner damaged

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 123,114 miles

Rear rearmost metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust hangers in poor condition

Fail 10 Apr 2016 123,088 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement antiroll bar link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear rearmost metal brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust hangers in poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2015 118,917 miles

front brakes look worn

offside front ball joint has slight play

rear brake pads are very low

Pass 30 Mar 2014 107,979 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 96,275 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 83,485 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 74,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 67,999 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 63,774 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 55,218 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2007 45,978 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 45,978 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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GL54 ACV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL54 ACV, 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 GL54 ACV registered?

GL54 ACV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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