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MV54 GZA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,989 mi
Last recorded28,989 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 GZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 28,989 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 28,984 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 22,049 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 22,049 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 16,566 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 9,489 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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MV54 GZA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 MV54 GZA, 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 MV54 GZA registered?

MV54 GZA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is MV54 GZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV54 GZA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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