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GV54 EGF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,825 mi
Last recorded85,825 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 May 2018 85,825 miles

Emissions not tested unable to check oil as dipstick missing and knocking sound from engine when revs reach 2000 rpm (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Lower under floor trays fitted

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

Nearside Outer sill cover fitted

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Outer sill cover fitted

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 11 Apr 2017 84,376 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 84,375 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 85,033 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 81,089 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 81,088 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 75,318 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 68,262 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 60,150 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 60,150 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 51,672 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 47,019 miles

n/s/f outer tyre wall damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2009 47,019 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

n/s/f outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2008 36,792 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 36,791 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 23,467 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 EGF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 EGF, 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 EGF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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