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GN54 YNL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

189,393 mi
Last recorded189,393 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 YNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 189,393 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 187,652 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 187,648 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2017 179,747 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 179,747 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 175,556 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 175,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 170,966 miles

engine cover

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2014 165,814 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cut

Fail 23 Aug 2014 165,813 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre cut

Pass 6 Aug 2013 157,517 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 151,570 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 144,111 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 144,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres have minor cuts

Pass 30 Jul 2010 135,714 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 126,071 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 110,415 miles

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

front side windows have tinted glass possibly illeagle

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall not exposing cords advise replace

Pass 30 Aug 2007 96,175 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 96,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YNL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YNL, 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 YNL registered?

GN54 YNL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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