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GN54 UBD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,508 mi
Last recorded98,508 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 UBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 98,508 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front suspension lower brake reaction arms inner bushes starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 98,505 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by rear fog lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front suspension lower brake reaction arms inner bushes starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 95,773 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly handbrake pedal does not fully return (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured very slight (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very slightly starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured very slight (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim lip very slight (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured very slight (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very slightly starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured very slight (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp bulb has failed and is using brake lamp bulb as backup

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread very slight (0.1 (b))

auxiliary belt perished

both front brake disc heat shields slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2024 92,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 89,778 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 89,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front brake pads 3/4 worn

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 86,096 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 82,703 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 78,912 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 75,449 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 71,926 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 68,411 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 65,395 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 65,395 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 61,970 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 29 May 2014 57,508 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 53,149 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 53,149 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 46,131 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 46,131 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 37,799 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut down to cords

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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 18 Mar 2010 30,019 miles

N/S front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 30 Jan 2009 23,267 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 15,405 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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GN54 UBD 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 79.2%.

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 GN54 UBD, 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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GN54 UBD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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