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GN54 YLO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,538 mi
Last recorded118,538 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 YLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 118,538 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 102,938 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 91,630 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 91,630 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 81,340 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 81,323 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint marked. (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 78,019 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 69,168 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 69,168 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 62,186 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 62,186 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 61,996 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 55,772 miles

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

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

Offside Inner 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)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 55,772 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 48,445 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 38,468 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 27,684 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 17,524 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 17,123 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 14,836 miles

Nearside Outer Front 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 YLO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YLO, 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 YLO registered?

GN54 YLO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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