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GU54 HBH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,645 mi
Last recorded162,645 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 HBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 162,645 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 162,635 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 155,351 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 155,351 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 149,714 miles

Rear Exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 31 Jan 2019 149,714 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2018 141,107 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2017 133,619 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 133,585 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine sounds like it may have a split in charged air pipe (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front headlamp beam image poor, possible bulb defect

Pass 27 Jan 2016 129,269 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 124,736 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 116,837 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 116,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre close to limit and has been run on flat

Pass 10 Jan 2013 108,472 miles

various stone chips in windscreen

rear indicators slightly discoloured

rear pads close to minimun limit of 1.5mm thickness

Pass 23 Aug 2011 89,920 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 89,914 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 79,356 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 70,978 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 57,280 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

unable to carry out full test due to sill covers and undertrays

Pass 6 Oct 2008 57,280 miles

unable to carry out full test due to sill covers and undertrays

Pass 5 Oct 2007 39,847 miles

Offside front road wheel buckled on inside edge

Fail 5 Oct 2007 39,847 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front road wheel buckled on inside edge

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 HBH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HBH, 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 HBH registered?

GU54 HBH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 2004.

Is GU54 HBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU54 HBH shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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