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GY54 OOB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,275 mi
Last recorded78,275 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 OOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 78,275 miles

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

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

oil leak cover fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 72,826 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

front pads getting low

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2015 64,282 miles

Exhaust rear section deteriorated

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 64,069 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust rear section deteriorated

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside front jacking point pad missing

Pass 5 Nov 2014 55,300 miles

Rear Exhaust bracket rusty

Fail 4 Nov 2014 55,300 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 47,650 miles

ESP light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 13 Nov 2013 47,650 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ESP light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust flexi pipe blowing slightly

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 41,089 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 17 Oct 2011 38,444 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 35,774 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 32,583 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 27,395 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 19,763 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 OOB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 OOB, 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 OOB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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