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GV54 EHN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,047 mi
Last recorded158,047 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 158,047 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 158,047 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 140,483 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 133,108 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 133,089 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 126,269 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Pass 1 May 2015 119,144 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 114,607 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 107,581 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 103,393 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 14 Jun 2011 97,707 miles

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

rear plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2010 79,998 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 79,998 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 79,861 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 23 Dec 2008 56,806 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 48,309 miles

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

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

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 EHN 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 75%.

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 EHN, 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 EHN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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