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GU54 HDZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,243 mi
Last recorded110,243 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 110,243 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 110,233 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) play in steering rack (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 106,263 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 106,263 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 101,828 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 101,825 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 98,359 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 98,358 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Sep 2017 94,230 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 88,871 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 88,871 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 85,741 miles

engine mangement light on

n/s/rear light broken

n/s/rear tyre wearing on the inside edge

Fail 19 Jan 2016 85,740 miles

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

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

engine mangement light on

n/s/rear light broken

n/s/rear tyre wearing on the inside edge

Fail 8 Apr 2015 82,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Check engine on dash.

Exhaust poor.

Front brake pads getting low.

N/S mirror glass poor.

N/S/Rear light lense poor.

N/S/Rear tyre worn on edge.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/Front ytre worn on edge.

O/S/Rear tyre worn on edge.

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

Rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 11 Dec 2014 81,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 74,098 miles

front and rear pads starting to get low

front discs poor condition

slight damage to all tyre sidewalls

Fail 27 Aug 2013 74,098 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front and rear pads starting to get low

front discs poor condition

slight damage to all tyre sidewalls

Pass 1 Aug 2013 73,848 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 73,802 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 66,488 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 66,488 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 60,821 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 60,821 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 56,407 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 52,328 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 47,845 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 47,844 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 38,273 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 HDZ 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 57.1%.

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

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