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GU54 PYA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

117,723 mi
Last recorded117,723 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 117,723 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 111,498 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 104,843 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 97,308 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 88,989 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 80,191 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 71,547 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 61,201 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 51,529 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 41,086 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 32,819 miles

Under shields and Engine covers fitted obscuring certain components

Fail 19 Dec 2015 32,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Under shields and Engine covers fitted obscuring certain components

Pass 26 Sep 2014 31,030 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 28,051 miles

front bumper damage

nearside door mirror pivot worn

nearside front fog light condensated

nearside rear tyre perished,outer wall damaged and nail in tread - advise replacement

uneven rise and fall between parking brakes

Pass 10 Sep 2012 26,224 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 23,319 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 20,023 miles

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage - not down to cords

Fail 12 Nov 2009 17,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has two cuts

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 17,449 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has two cuts

Fail 14 Nov 2008 14,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 14,472 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 9,596 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 PYA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU54 PYA registered?

GU54 PYA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is GU54 PYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU54 PYA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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