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GX54 SNV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

113,010 mi
Last recorded113,010 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 SNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2021 113,010 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play lower back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer cover damage

Nearside Outer directon indicator discoloured

Pass 30 Nov 2020 107,311 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 107,280 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 100,264 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower arm inner bush worn

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine header coolant tank leaking

front heat undertrays damaged

n/s mirror glass missing

Fail 29 Mar 2019 100,264 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower arm inner bush worn

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine header coolant tank leaking

engine lambda wires ripped out and damaged by scuffing road

front heat undertrays damaged

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 5 Feb 2018 93,601 miles

nearside door mirror glass damaged

coolant level warning lamp illuminated

nearside door mirror side repeater lens damaged

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

offside door mirror glass auto dim malfunction

play/wear to offside front lower suspension arm,inner mounting bush

service b overdue warning lamp illuminated

Fail 5 Feb 2018 93,601 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant level warning lamp illuminated

nearside door mirror glass damaged

nearside door mirror side repeater lens damaged

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

offside door mirror glass auto dim malfunction

play/wear to offside front lower suspension arm,inner mounting bush

service b overdue warning lamp illuminated

Pass 25 Jul 2017 91,217 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

accident damage to front bumper

Fail 24 Jul 2017 91,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm inner connection (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

accident damage to front bumper

Pass 10 Jun 2016 85,011 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 85,011 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Gearbox oil leaking.

Nearside Wing mirror slighly loose.

Offside Rear Close to legal limit of 1.6mm.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 79,010 miles

nearside doormirror indicator lens damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2015 79,010 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside doormirror indicator lens damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2014 69,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 61,633 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 56,903 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 56,896 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 51,960 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 44,698 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 40,335 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 40,328 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2007 26,111 miles

n/s/r indicator has a temporary repair

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 SNV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GX54 SNV, 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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GX54 SNV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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