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GP54 UFA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

126,513 mi
Last recorded126,513 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 UFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 126,513 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 108,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 103,514 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Front & Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 29 Dec 2020 95,904 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 90,260 miles

Both front fog lamps not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2mm 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2mm 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Parking brake lever has close to excessive movement Appears braking system may requires adjustment or repair

Fail 26 Nov 2019 90,260 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front fog lamps not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2mm 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2mm 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Parking brake lever has close to excessive movement Appears braking system may requires adjustment or repair

Pass 13 Dec 2018 84,222 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 78,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 78,109 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 73,407 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.5.A.3c)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 73,407 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside windscreen wiper poor

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 69,246 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 64,157 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 64,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 60,812 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 55,371 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 55,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 49,255 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 49,255 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 41,698 miles

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

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

front torque strut bushes starting to split

Fail 22 Sep 2010 41,698 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs wearing thin

front torque strut bushes starting to split

Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,856 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 29,048 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 23,794 miles

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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GP54 UFA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GP54 UFA, 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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GP54 UFA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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