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GV54 EEP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,696 mi
Last recorded84,696 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 EEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2021 84,696 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released both (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 82,439 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate crack and damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 82,433 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate crack and damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 79,070 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Chips to windscreen

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 79,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Chips to windscreen

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 73,033 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 68,712 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 68,712 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 64,206 miles

both front tyres outer edges worn smooth.

Pass 5 Dec 2014 58,536 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 51,741 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 51,741 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 43,052 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 29,170 miles

nearside front/offside front/offside rear tyres getting low

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2010 14,867 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 14,851 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 13,080 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 13,080 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 10,636 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 EEP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EEP, 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 EEP registered?

GV54 EEP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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