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GS54 KEY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

79,376 mi
Last recorded79,376 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS54 KEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 79,376 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 74,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket is broken off exhaust

Pass 26 Jul 2021 73,753 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 72,809 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 71,061 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 68,678 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 64,087 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 64,087 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 61,010 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 57,069 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 49,601 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 43,568 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 37,983 miles

front brake pads & discs worn & corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2011 33,527 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 28,028 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,882 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 23,632 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 19,105 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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GS54 KEY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 GS54 KEY, 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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GS54 KEY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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