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GY54 HJX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

122,774 mi
Last recorded122,774 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 HJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 122,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 122,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 108,941 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 108,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 100,666 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 100,666 miles

Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 89,145 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 89,127 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 81,710 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 81,710 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 75,117 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 75,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 63,177 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 53,160 miles

Nearside Front 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 24 Oct 2007 40,992 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 40,992 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 HJX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 HJX, 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 HJX registered?

GY54 HJX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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