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GU54 YKO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

329,702 mi
Last recorded329,702 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 329,702 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 318,428 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 301,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2021 301,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 293,044 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 275,001 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 254,629 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 233,674 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 233,644 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 229,927 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 125,121 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 125,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 123,626 miles

N/S front wheel arch loose

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 123,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S front wheel arch loose

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 108,201 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 108,201 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 106,117 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 99,348 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 93,425 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 89,153 miles

underside and engine covers fitted restricting full inspection of prescribed areas and components

Fail 3 Sep 2009 89,153 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

underside and engine covers fitted restricting full inspection of prescribed areas and components

Pass 16 Sep 2008 80,307 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 78,602 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 78,602 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 61,680 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 YKO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YKO, 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 YKO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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