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GU53 ALO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,510 mi
Last recorded88,510 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 ALO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 88,510 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 86,453 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Fail 31 Jan 2014 86,424 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 83,075 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 79,280 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing in outter edge

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2011 75,052 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 70,754 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 63,165 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 63,165 miles

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 41,733 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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GU53 ALO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU53 ALO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU53 ALO registered?

GU53 ALO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 February 2004.

Is GU53 ALO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 ALO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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