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GY54 XVL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,421 mi
Last recorded149,421 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 XVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 149,421 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 147,084 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 147,084 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm two (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint and lower (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 139,743 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 139,743 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 130,179 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 121,271 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 112,270 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 112,270 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 103,579 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 93,811 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 81,915 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 73,955 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 56,069 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 56,069 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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 XVL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc 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 XVL, 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 XVL registered?

GY54 XVL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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