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GU53 OEM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,965 mi
Last recorded108,965 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 OEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 108,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated / poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated / poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 108,952 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated / poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated / poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 100,757 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 100,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 98,510 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 96,797 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 93,208 miles

Offside Front door mirror glass poor condition

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 93,201 miles

Fuel hose leaking on filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 88,990 miles

rear Number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 1 Dec 2016 84,375 miles

Offside and nearside front suspension arms, front bushes slightly deteriorated, and have slight movement.

Fail 1 Dec 2016 84,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside and nearside front suspension arms, front bushes slightly deteriorated, and have slight movement.

Pass 2 Dec 2015 80,256 miles

Front suspension arm bushes have slight movement

Fail 2 Dec 2015 80,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front suspension arm bushes have slight movement

Pass 10 Dec 2014 77,458 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 77,458 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 74,331 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 69,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 65,182 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 60,997 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 54,824 miles

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

nearside front tyre slight cut outer wall

Pass 17 Dec 2008 46,198 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 29,624 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 OEM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OEM, 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 GU53 OEM registered?

GU53 OEM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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