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GY54 ONV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,521 mi
Last recorded166,521 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 166,521 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 153,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

under tray fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2018 153,049 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2016 140,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2015 137,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnet release lever damaged

tape repairs to mirror

Fail 30 Jul 2015 137,568 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet release lever damaged

tape repairs to mirror

Pass 6 Mar 2014 120,346 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 119,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers door stay broken

Pass 8 Mar 2013 103,997 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 103,984 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 97,047 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 84,116 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 64,086 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 45,997 miles

damage to n/s/r tyre on side wall

Pass 9 Nov 2007 44,330 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

both rear tyres on 2-4mm within centre three quarters of tyre tread

foot/handbrake travel long

nail in nearside front tyre

strong advise nearside front & nearside rear tyre goudges in side walls quite deep but not showing inner cords

under tray fitted restricting full inspection underneath the vehicle

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 ONV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ONV, 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 ONV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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