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GN54 YLY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

158,161 mi
Last recorded158,161 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 158,161 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 148,880 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))

Pass 4 May 2024 140,341 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 131,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 14 Feb 2018 129,747 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 122,859 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 114,184 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 104,484 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 94,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 82,539 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 72,684 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 72,684 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 9 Feb 2011 63,286 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 53,740 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 52,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 52,565 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 42,584 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 31,776 miles

Nearside 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 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 YLY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GN54 YLY?

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What year was GN54 YLY registered?

GN54 YLY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2004.

Is GN54 YLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN54 YLY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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