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GU54 CFV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,529 mi
Last recorded97,529 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 CFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 97,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror repeater damaged & taped up

Nearside Rear tyre outer & inner tread getting low

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front corner bumper damaged & slightly loose

Rear wiper blade is split

engine covers & under trays fitted, some fuel lines & brake pipes covered

engine is oily

handbrake release handle damaged , but still operates

Pass 2 Feb 2018 93,685 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted (NO Action required)

Front Number plate deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper Drop link gaiter perishing

Nearside Inner side skirt damaged

Nearside Side repeater lens damaged

Nearside Wing mirror loose

Offside Front Upper Drop link gaiter perishing

Rear Wiper blade split

Small chips on windscreen

Fail 2 Feb 2018 93,685 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted (NO Action required)

Front Number plate deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper Drop link gaiter perishing

Nearside Inner side skirt damaged

Nearside Side repeater lens damaged

Nearside Wing mirror loose

Offside Front Upper Drop link gaiter perishing

Rear Wiper blade split

Small chips on windscreen

Pass 8 Feb 2017 89,859 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front number plate is deteriating

Nearside Front tyre has some cuts in outer sidewall

Nearside Front tyre outer edge tread is worn

Offside Front tyre has a deep cut in the outer sidewall

Rear wiper blade is split

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

engine covers & under trays fitted , some fuel lines & brake pipes covered

Fail 8 Feb 2017 89,859 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front number plate is deteriating

Nearside Front tyre has some cuts in outer sidewall

Nearside Front tyre outer edge tread is worn

Offside Front tyre has a deep cut in the outer sidewall

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

Rear wiper blade is split

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

engine covers & under trays fitted , some fuel lines & brake pipes covered

Pass 29 Jan 2016 85,530 miles

Front number plate deteriating

Nearside Front door mirror slightly loose

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wiper blade split

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2016 85,530 miles

Front number plate deteriating

Nearside Front door mirror slightly loose

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wiper blade split

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2014 78,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate deteriorating

O/S/F Washer weak

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 78,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate deteriorating

O/S/F Washer weak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 73,023 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)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Sep 2013 73,023 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Sep 2012 66,736 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 59,878 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 52,713 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 52,712 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 2009 45,076 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 36,461 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2007 28,152 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 CFV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CFV, 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 CFV registered?

GU54 CFV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is GU54 CFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU54 CFV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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