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GU54 GZZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2021
Fail 29 May 2021

Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 145,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 145,018 miles

Emissions not tested can not perform test due to car misfiring (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front crack on screen zone B

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 141,711 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under-tray fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2019 141,711 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under-tray fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2018 134,252 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 125,150 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 116,831 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 116,831 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 109,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ecu light on

front tyres wearing low

surface corrosion rear subframe,rear suspension

Fail 4 Dec 2014 109,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ecu light on

front tyres wearing low

surface corrosion rear subframe,rear suspension

Pass 7 Jan 2014 104,964 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

surface corrosion rear suspension

Fail 6 Jan 2014 104,694 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

surface corrosion rear suspension

Pass 15 Dec 2012 98,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2012 94,747 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 94,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 85,361 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 85,361 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 74,561 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 74,561 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 63,243 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 58,839 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 GZZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 GZZ, 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 GZZ registered?

GU54 GZZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is GU54 GZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU54 GZZ shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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