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GU54 CDX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,381 mi
Last recorded95,381 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 95,381 miles

Both front tyres inner edge slight worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake has slight travel

Fail 11 Oct 2018 95,381 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres inner edge slight worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake has slight travel

Pass 9 Oct 2017 88,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 83,493 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 78,334 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn inner edges

handbrake lever doesn't fully realease

Pass 25 Sep 2014 72,210 miles

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 17 Sep 2014 72,122 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 29 Aug 2013 67,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 16 Aug 2013 67,041 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Feb 2012 56,957 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 56,945 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 45,916 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside front brake hose slightly shorter than offside front hose

Pass 15 Jul 2009 39,404 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 32,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise low effort n/s rear park brake

Pass 31 Aug 2007 25,741 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 25,741 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 CDX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CDX, 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 GU54 CDX registered?

GU54 CDX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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