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MA54 GUH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,798 mi
Last recorded172,798 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 GUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 172,798 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

park brake anti slip missing

Pass 30 Oct 2020 162,043 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 162,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2019 156,792 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 156,682 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 91,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens Faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens Faded (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 91,284 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens Faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens Faded (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 May 2018 89,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2017 85,469 miles

Nearside Front indicator bulb slightly discoloured

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Pass 28 Apr 2016 77,853 miles

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

under-trays fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2016 77,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 71,183 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front doors checks straps broken/missing

Pass 29 Apr 2014 65,389 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 58,791 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 52,101 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 46,710 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 41,086 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 33,833 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 26,116 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 17,876 miles

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

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

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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MA54 GUH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MA54 GUH, 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 MA54 GUH registered?

MA54 GUH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is MA54 GUH safe to buy?

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