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GU54 GYW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

158,425 mi
Last recorded158,425 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 158,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & Rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray / sill covers fitted

Fail 11 May 2026 158,421 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & Rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray / sill covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2025 148,367 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & Rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray / sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2024 142,201 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 134,152 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 134,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm / rear on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm / rear on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 129,810 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 129,810 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is inoperative lower front arm fitted to wrong side (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is inoperative lower front arm fitted to wrong side (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 125,632 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 125,626 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 117,646 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 114,280 miles

Covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2016 109,442 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise diesel cleaner

eml light on

Fail 26 Jul 2016 109,442 miles

Nearside Wheel bolt(s) missing front and rear (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Wheel bolt(s) missing front and rear (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise diesel cleaner

eml light on

Pass 25 Jul 2015 102,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 95,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jul 2014 95,936 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside 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)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 88,066 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2011 77,284 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 77,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light illuminated

Fail 2 Aug 2010 70,991 miles

Engine light on dash

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 70,991 miles

Engine light on dash

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 16 Jul 2009 64,398 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 50,956 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 43,639 miles

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

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

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 GYW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GYW, 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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GU54 GYW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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