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GX54 VBG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

88,172 mi
Last recorded88,172 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 VBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 88,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 83,632 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 78,302 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Slight knock. (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 78,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Slight knock. (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 71,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 64,727 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 64,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 64,209 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 61,557 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under tray not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 May 2018 57,199 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 57,109 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 53,694 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 53,677 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 49,490 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Fail 31 May 2016 49,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Pass 26 May 2015 44,303 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 42,481 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 42,481 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 39,210 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 39,202 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 36,565 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 33,992 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 28,914 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 23,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 19,644 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 15,129 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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GX54 VBG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 VBG, 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 VBG registered?

GX54 VBG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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