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GR54 EYO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

113,708 mi
Last recorded113,708 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR54 EYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 113,708 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 107,367 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 100,348 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 96,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe at silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 92,025 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 86,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 82,546 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 82,546 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 79,198 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 73,378 miles

The main brake pipes are corroded above the rear axle

Under trays fitted obscuring several testable items

Pass 21 Feb 2017 69,268 miles

Full body under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Main brake pipes corroded over the rear subframe

Fail 18 Feb 2017 69,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Full body under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Main brake pipes corroded over the rear subframe

Pass 24 Feb 2016 63,859 miles

Main brake pipes corroded above rear subframe

Fail 20 Feb 2016 63,788 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlights starting to deteriorate

Main brake pipes corroded above rear subframe

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 55,152 miles

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

the main brake pipes are corroded above the rear subframe

the rear tyres are quite worn

Pass 8 Mar 2014 51,215 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 46,755 miles

the brake pipes are quite corroded above the rear subframe

Fail 23 Feb 2013 46,755 miles

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

the brake pipes are quite corroded above the rear subframe

Pass 3 Mar 2012 41,975 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 34,668 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres on 2mm

Fail 25 Feb 2011 34,668 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 15 Mar 2010 28,312 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 20,632 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 20,632 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 13,958 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 13,958 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

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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GR54 EYO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GR54 EYO, 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 GR54 EYO registered?

GR54 EYO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2004.

Is GR54 EYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR54 EYO shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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