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GU54 CKF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

302,030 mi
Last recorded302,030 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 302,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 295,658 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 285,629 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 273,810 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 273,810 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 263,929 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 156,677 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 150,224 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 143,447 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 137,145 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 130,739 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 121,486 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 121,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 105,300 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 105,300 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 83,766 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 64,385 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 49,752 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 49,752 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 33,574 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 18,780 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 18,780 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 17,733 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 15,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 15,177 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 14,139 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 CKF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CKF, 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

How do I check the history of GU54 CKF?

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What year was GU54 CKF registered?

GU54 CKF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is GU54 CKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU54 CKF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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