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GL54 HLN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,276 mi
Last recorded160,276 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 HLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 160,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 160,192 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 145,236 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 144,093 miles

both front tyres on edges

both rear tyres on limit

Pass 10 Oct 2013 132,638 miles

BRAKE WEAR INDICATOR ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

os and nsf dip beams flickering

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2013 132,638 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

BRAKE WEAR INDICATOR ON

E M L LIGHT ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

os and nsf dip beams flickering

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2012 120,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear coil springs corroded

engine and gearbox under tray covers fitted

engine warning light on

Pass 7 Oct 2011 105,160 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 105,163 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 90,545 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 90,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

OSF fog lamp not working

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 78,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 10 Sep 2009 78,937 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 8 Oct 2008 73,454 miles

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)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 73,454 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 64,865 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 HLN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HLN, 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 HLN registered?

GL54 HLN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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