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GX54 RLV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,610 mi
Last recorded80,610 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 RLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 80,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 79,389 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 79,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 77,974 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 77,972 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 75,618 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 75,618 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 73,723 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 72,814 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 70,814 miles

undertrays fittedb obscuring testable components

Fail 14 Feb 2020 70,814 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

undertrays fittedb obscuring testable components

Pass 20 Feb 2019 67,508 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 64,322 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 61,345 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 57,856 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 13 Feb 2015 54,631 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 50,749 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 46,820 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 43,092 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 38,322 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 34,020 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 30,497 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 23,851 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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GX54 RLV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GX54 RLV, 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 GX54 RLV registered?

GX54 RLV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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