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GX53 WBG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,212 mi
Last recorded126,212 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 WBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 126,212 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 126,195 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 118,715 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 118,661 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Feb 2019 107,936 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 107,830 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 94,055 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust hangers deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2017 81,762 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 81,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 67,864 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 67,419 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 52,989 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 45,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 43,289 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 39,287 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 39,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 35,040 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 29,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 24,910 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 21,482 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 16,864 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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GX53 WBG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GX53 WBG, 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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GX53 WBG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 2004.

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