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GU54 GXF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

166,814 mi
Last recorded166,814 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 GXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 166,814 miles

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

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

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

Transmission Oil Leak

Fail 18 Oct 2024 166,814 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front Exhaust Clamp Broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Transmission Oil Leak

Pass 24 Oct 2023 161,236 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded o/s n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 161,066 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn osr nsr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded osr nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 156,077 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted....

Pass 22 Sep 2021 152,836 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 152,836 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 147,731 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2020 147,517 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2019 141,432 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 141,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

1/ o/s front tyre worn on edges

2/ rear brake pads becoming worn

park brake light on

Pass 22 Oct 2018 134,806 miles

both rear flexi brake hoses becoming perished

o/s front tyre wearing on outside edge

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Oct 2018 134,806 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear flexi brake hoses becoming perished

o/s front tyre wearing on outside edge

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Oct 2017 128,851 miles

1.plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

2.under trays fitted at time of test

3.rear brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 18 Aug 2016 121,926 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

5. Rear brake hoses starting to perish.

Fail 12 Aug 2016 121,730 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

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

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Offside front tyre wearing low on outside edge.

3. Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges.

4. Nearside rear tyre wearing low.

5. Rear brake hoses starting to perish.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 116,000 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 116,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 112,401 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 112,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 103,811 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 93,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Jul 2012 93,790 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jul 2011 84,915 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 74,861 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 64,613 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 51,340 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

both head/lights on upper limit

hand brake not locking and travel long

large under trays

Pass 25 Jul 2007 35,845 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both head light aims on upper limit

large under trays

strip missing of nearside rear door

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 GXF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GXF, 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 GXF registered?

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

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