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GU54 AGO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

45,582 mi
Last recorded45,582 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 AGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 45,582 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2024 43,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 42,988 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 40,747 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 39,615 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 38,645 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 37,571 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 37,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 36,172 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wet test

Pass 5 Dec 2018 34,058 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 34,058 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 31,521 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 31,514 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 28,646 miles

all four tyres badly perished

Pass 1 Dec 2015 24,906 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 1 Dec 2015 24,906 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 21,042 miles

frt & o/s/r ind colour pale

o/s/r tyre sidewall cut

Pass 4 Dec 2013 17,970 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 16,210 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 14,784 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 13,574 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 12,102 miles

bonnet catch release lever missing/broken

Pass 27 Nov 2008 10,473 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 9,229 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 9,213 miles

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

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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GU54 AGO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GU54 AGO, 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 GU54 AGO registered?

GU54 AGO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2004.

Is GU54 AGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU54 AGO shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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