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GP53 EXV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,262 mi
Last recorded145,262 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 EXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 145,262 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 145,259 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 135,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 135,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 129,647 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 129,610 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 125,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 120,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread edges below1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread edge is bald (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 120,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread edges below1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread edge is bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 115,794 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 106,231 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 105,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2013 94,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 84,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

srs warning on

Fail 7 Dec 2012 84,626 miles

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

srs warning on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Dec 2011 76,797 miles

n/s/f tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Fail 2 Dec 2011 76,797 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Pass 10 Dec 2010 68,945 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 60,917 miles

rear reg plate deteriating

Pass 11 Dec 2008 52,834 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 52,831 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 43,592 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres heavily worn on edges

Pass 4 Dec 2006 32,645 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 32,565 miles

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

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

Nearside 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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GP53 EXV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GP53 EXV, 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 GP53 EXV registered?

GP53 EXV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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