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GU54 CFE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

66,172 mi
Last recorded66,172 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 66,172 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Harsh (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 64,758 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension corroding

Pass 20 May 2024 63,121 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Corrosion to suspension components

Slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 16 May 2023 61,585 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 17 May 2022 60,017 miles

Exhaust corroding

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

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

Fail 17 May 2022 60,017 miles

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

Exhaust corroding

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 58,188 miles

brake hoses deteriorated/perished

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded/deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2021 58,188 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

brake hoses deteriorated/perished

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded/deteriorated

wipers deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2019 57,754 miles

brake discs slightly worn/deteriorated

brake hoses perished/deteriorated

coil springs corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2019 57,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

205/55r16

brake discs slightly worn/deteriorated

brake hoses perished/deteriorated

coil springs corroded

offside front tyre starting to get close to legal limit

tyres under inflated

tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Oct 2018 55,145 miles

exhaust system corroded in places

misting of oil around gear-box

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 52,860 miles

205/55R16

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 50,012 miles

oil leak

rear tyres starting to get close to legal limit

slight corrosion underside of car in places

suspension bushes worn

Pass 16 Oct 2015 47,028 miles

offside front anti roll bar drop link gator slightly split

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 44,199 miles

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

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

little reserve travel on parking foot brake

slight corrosion underside

Pass 20 Sep 2013 40,961 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded (mirror)

nearside front wiper juddering

small stone chips in windscreen (minor)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 37,424 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 33,556 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 29,678 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 25,417 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,388 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 16,657 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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GU54 CFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GU54 CFE, 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 CFE registered?

GU54 CFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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The MOT history for GU54 CFE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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