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GY54 HJC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

148,813 mi
Last recorded148,813 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 HJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 148,813 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 148,752 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 142,794 miles

rear brake pads 4mm

Fail 12 Jul 2016 142,702 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake pads 4mm

Pass 12 Jun 2015 84,668 miles

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

both front tyre outer walls perishing

Fail 12 Jun 2015 84,668 miles

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

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

both front tyre outer walls perishing

Fail 3 Jul 2014 80,076 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 80,076 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 74,700 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 74,700 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 68,704 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 61,571 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 61,559 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 54,630 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 2 Jan 2010 54,630 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Sep 2008 42,437 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 31,702 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 31,702 miles

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

3 screen washer jets high

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 HJC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GY54 HJC, 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 HJC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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