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GY53 WVA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

182,961 mi
Last recorded182,961 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 WVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 182,961 miles

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

engine covers and tray fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 9 Jan 2016 182,951 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine covers and tray fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 30 Jan 2015 175,320 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 165,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 156,587 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 145,312 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 134,089 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 122,659 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 110,988 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 99,634 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 84,564 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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GY53 WVA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GY53 WVA, 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 GY53 WVA registered?

GY53 WVA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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