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GV54 HRR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,780 mi
Last recorded152,780 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 152,780 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 152,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 145,280 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 140,029 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 133,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wear outer edge

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 20 Sep 2016 124,215 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

both front & rear pads low

Fail 19 Sep 2016 124,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' x2 stickers removed (8.3.1e)

both front & rear pads low

Pass 14 Sep 2015 112,704 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 99,764 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre wearing badly on both outer edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 99,764 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre wearing badly on both outer edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 91,338 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 91,338 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 82,363 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 82,338 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge....

Pass 19 Sep 2011 73,109 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre was low in pressure

small cut on inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2010 66,435 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Nov 2009 56,616 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 43,295 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 43,292 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 30,600 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 HRR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HRR, 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 HRR registered?

GV54 HRR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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