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GN54 XTP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

169,005 mi
Last recorded169,005 miles
Recorded on29 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 XTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2023 169,005 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 165,511 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 160,074 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 160,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 156,088 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2020 156,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 152,301 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bothside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 152,300 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bothside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 140,632 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 140,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 135,676 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 135,669 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front 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)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 133,028 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 129,594 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 129,594 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 163,700 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 121,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front fog lamp not working

Fail 18 Jan 2013 121,292 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 20 Jan 2012 113,005 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 103,830 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 101,444 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 95,087 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre getting low on inner edge

offside rear tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Pass 30 Nov 2007 86,342 miles

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

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

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

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 XTP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GN54 XTP, 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 GN54 XTP registered?

GN54 XTP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is GN54 XTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN54 XTP shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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