MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,361 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
engine light on
under trays fitted
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
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))
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
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
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
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))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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
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
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
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
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)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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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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GL54 ADV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2004.
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