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GL54 ADV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,361 mi
Last recorded103,361 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 ADV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 103,361 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

engine light on

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2025 103,329 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

engine light on

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2023 101,083 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 99,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

both outer sill cover fitted

rear subframe rusty

under engine and body cover fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2022 99,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

both outer sill cover fitted

rear subframe rusty

under engine and body cover fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2021 97,647 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 94,796 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 94,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 92,736 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 92,736 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 84,863 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 84,963 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 75,781 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 69,343 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on

Pass 7 Sep 2015 64,715 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 59,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 59,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 54,394 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 54,394 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 133,087 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 121,173 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 121,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 113,943 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 113,227 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 102,892 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 102,892 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 73,728 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 ADV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL54 ADV, 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 ADV registered?

GL54 ADV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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