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GY54 HHL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,369 mi
Last recorded159,369 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 HHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 159,369 miles

corrosion in brake pipes front to rear to both rear brake hoses ,limited vision,advise renewing asap

inbalance of front brakes

inbalance of rear brakes

underside covered by plastic ,very limited vision on some components

Pass 27 Sep 2019 147,729 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 139,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower rear suspension arm inner bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot split

Fail 19 Sep 2018 139,885 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower rear suspension arm inner bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot split

Offside Front Lower rear suspension arm inner bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 131,158 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 120,789 miles

rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play

Fail 29 Sep 2016 120,789 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play

Pass 22 Sep 2015 114,640 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 106,168 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 106,168 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear brake discs have some corrosion on inner faces.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 100,885 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 88,271 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 78,438 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)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 78,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 66,621 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 55,069 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 45,254 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 34,649 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 34,409 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 HHL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HHL, 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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GY54 HHL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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