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GU54 RBY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,940 mi
Last recorded122,940 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 RBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 122,940 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 122,854 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 94,256 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 94,255 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 65,180 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 39,372 miles

Offside front torque strut bush fitted 90 degres's out.

Small chip's to windscreen.

Fail 14 Sep 2007 36,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 36,533 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 RBY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RBY, 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 RBY registered?

GU54 RBY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is GU54 RBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU54 RBY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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