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MH54 GZP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,929 mi
Last recorded101,929 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 GZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 101,929 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 92,625 miles

brake pads to be replaced with in 1000 miles

brakes to be checked all round.

exhaust showing corrosion

front to rear brake piping at various points showing corrosion

road wheels to be removed for a thorough coil spring inspection on rear axle

strong advise road wheels have been removed , front brake pads worn very low

Fail 6 Feb 2016 96,265 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brakes to be checked all round.

exhaust showing corrosion

front to rear brake piping at various points showing corrosion

road wheels to be removed for a thorough coil spring inspection on rear axle

Pass 16 Dec 2014 84,859 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small hole in o/s/f drop link boot

Fail 16 Dec 2014 84,859 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small hole in o/s/f drop link boot

Pass 14 Jan 2014 73,140 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 64,151 miles

n/s/f bottom arm bush split

Fail 8 Dec 2012 64,151 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

n/s/f bottom arm bush split

Pass 28 Nov 2011 52,334 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 52,334 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 39,751 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 31,909 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight imbalance front brakes.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 26,441 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 26,441 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 20,745 miles

Nearside 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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MH54 GZP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MH54 GZP, 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 MH54 GZP registered?

MH54 GZP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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