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GY54 HJZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

165,622 mi
Last recorded165,622 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 HJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 165,622 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 156,644 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 152,635 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 149,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 146,471 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 143,319 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 143,319 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 143,299 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 134,849 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 127,169 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Links (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 115,849 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint and n-s-f (2.5.B.2a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit check tyre pressure (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 115,849 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint and n-s-f (2.5.B.2a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit check tyre pressure (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 103,639 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 90,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs show wear and lipped edge

Fail 25 Oct 2014 90,819 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs show wear and lipped edge

rear brake discss show corrosion on face of discs

suspect front pads getting low advised brake check

Pass 23 Nov 2013 86,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 80,947 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 75,269 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 38,495 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 38,495 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 58,128 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 49,448 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 43,578 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 HJZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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