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GV54 CHC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

120,031 mi
Last recorded120,031 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 CHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 120,031 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 115,324 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 108,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 103,396 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 100,731 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 97,280 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 94,229 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 91,227 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 88,401 miles

Signs of rusting around rear suspension units.

Pass 29 Oct 2016 85,926 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 81,461 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 77,333 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 72,608 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 70,569 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 65,469 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 60,489 miles

offside front tyre has a small cut to the sidewall not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 2 Nov 2009 52,974 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

large under trays

Fail 2 Nov 2009 52,973 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

large under trays

Pass 6 Nov 2008 39,526 miles

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

digs in offside outer wall

large under trays

remove sticker from windscreen

strongly advise offside front tyre worn on inner edge and near to bald patch

Pass 4 Dec 2007 29,349 miles

both head/lights on upper limit

hand brake travel long

large under trays

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge and as digs in outer wall

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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GV54 CHC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GV54 CHC, 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 GV54 CHC registered?

GV54 CHC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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