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GL54 ACZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,135 mi
Last recorded125,135 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 ACZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 125,135 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 125,135 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 123,488 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 122,554 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 122,386 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 121,111 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 121,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 116,975 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 112,422 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 14 Dec 2016 105,026 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 105,026 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 94,401 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on edges

Fail 15 Dec 2015 94,401 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing thin on edges

Pass 9 Dec 2014 85,315 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 85,315 miles

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

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

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

205/55/16/94w xl budget

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 75,221 miles

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

strong advisory that the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint is worn

Pass 18 Mar 2013 68,045 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 55,796 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 55,347 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2011 51,419 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 42,086 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Fail 2 Aug 2010 42,086 miles

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

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 34,897 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 30,012 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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GL54 ACZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 ACZ, 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 ACZ registered?

GL54 ACZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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