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MA54 GUX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,309 mi
Last recorded162,309 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 GUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 162,309 miles

both front lower ball joints slight lift and play both track rod ends slight play- slight judder front brakes- brakepipes corroded- front discs wearing thin-exaust leaking and corroded unable to check all due to covers

rear braking effciency just on limit- rear tyres just on limit- rear pads wearing low- slight play rear wheel bearings- rear coil springs corroded- both rear lenz covered in selatape- clutch slipping

Pass 24 May 2019 142,417 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 31 May 2018 132,233 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 119,716 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 119,716 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 113,462 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 103,186 miles

advise front fog lamps

Fail 24 Apr 2015 103,186 miles

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)

advise front fog lamps

Pass 30 Apr 2014 86,374 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 82,320 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 74,089 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 74,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Sep 2011 65,744 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 65,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2010 56,435 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 56,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 48,469 miles

Both front tyres wearing thin on outer edges

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 40,363 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 31,146 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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MA54 GUX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GUX, 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 GUX registered?

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

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