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GL54 FCD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

247,262 mi
Last recorded247,262 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 FCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2020 247,262 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure CENTRE (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 146,698 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 140,009 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 132,806 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 132,806 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 118,818 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 118,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users bulb insecured (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 107,915 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 99,989 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 96,519 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 96,519 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 85,685 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 65,433 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 65,433 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 51,509 miles

3 child seats fitted not able to fully test adult belts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre damage to outer sidewall not down to cords

Fail 2 Dec 2008 51,509 miles

3 child seats fitted not able to fully test adult belts

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre damage to outer sidewall not down to cords

Pass 28 Nov 2007 39,570 miles

brake discs warped, see printout

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 FCD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FCD, 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 FCD registered?

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

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