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GV54 CHN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,121 mi
Last recorded142,121 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 CHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 142,121 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 142,121 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Mar 2016 132,088 miles

Nearside Front wiper split

major oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2016 132,088 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wiper split

major oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 124,913 miles

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

Oil leak

mid exhaust mount broke

Fail 27 Mar 2015 124,913 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

mid exhaust mount broke

Pass 1 Apr 2014 120,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2014 120,002 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 114,132 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 114,070 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 104,455 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 104,455 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2011 96,405 miles

emissions too low to give reading

Pass 20 Oct 2010 84,103 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 77,285 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 77,278 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 69,704 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 61,003 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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GV54 CHN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GV54 CHN, 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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GV54 CHN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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