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GV54 CKA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,463 mi
Last recorded146,463 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 146,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Park brake (3.7.B.5b)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit X2 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Rear exhaust bracket

Pass 27 Jun 2016 138,865 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 137,218 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 136,306 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 135,268 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 133,358 miles

Front brake discs worn.

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 129,191 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt (nearside rear)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 120,316 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 120,299 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 115,217 miles

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

n/s parking brake effort, lower than o/s

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Nov 2007 90,129 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 90,128 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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 CKA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CKA, 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 CKA registered?

GV54 CKA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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