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GY54 COU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

167,654 mi
Last recorded167,654 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 COU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 167,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 162,690 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 160,633 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 157,824 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 152,581 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 146,739 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 140,746 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 140,710 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 135,206 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 128,971 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 123,339 miles

front tyre treads getting low

Fail 9 Jul 2013 123,306 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Jul 2012 118,190 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 115,747 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 109,544 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 102,788 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 96,914 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 86,715 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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GY54 COU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GY54 COU, 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 GY54 COU registered?

GY54 COU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is GY54 COU safe to buy?

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