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GV54 EEF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,402 mi
Last recorded127,402 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 127,402 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint steel arm ball joint facing up (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2017 127,402 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint steel arm ball joint facing up (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 127,401 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust centre clamp loose allowing exhaust to move

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 123,103 miles

Offside Front Free play in offside front suspension bottom ball joint close to excessive.

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 123,095 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Free play in offside front suspension bottom ball joint close to excessive.

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 116,515 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 116,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 114,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 110,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads wearing thin

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2011 104,273 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 104,273 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 96,770 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 90,662 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 90,641 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 80,492 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 67,898 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 EEF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GV54 EEF, 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 EEF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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