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GV54 OPL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,115 mi
Last recorded164,115 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 164,115 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 160,572 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 153,700 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 148,723 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear . (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

no engine temperature taken no dip stick

Pass 8 Dec 2016 141,483 miles

EML illuminated

Front number plate slightly tinted but not likely to be misread

Rear number plate slightly tinted but not likely to be misread

Fail 5 Dec 2016 141,426 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

EML illuminated

Front number plate slightly tinted but not likely to be misread

Rear number plate slightly tinted but not likely to be misread

Pass 2 Nov 2015 136,593 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 130,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2013 118,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Nov 2012 104,898 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Dec 2011 91,934 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 91,581 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

V-belt worn

Pass 30 Oct 2010 78,243 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 65,547 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 65,328 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 49,085 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 48,618 miles

off side rear tyre wearing low on centre of tread .

Pass 1 Nov 2007 33,399 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)

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 OPL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OPL, 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 OPL registered?

GV54 OPL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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