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CA02 GJA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

108,238 mi
Last recorded108,238 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 GJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 108,238 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 108,207 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 May 2021 107,283 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 107,279 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 105,038 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2019 102,781 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very bouncy on rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 102,735 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very bouncy on rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 97,654 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 90,370 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 79,253 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 70,804 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 65,229 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 61,772 miles

slight play on front wheel bearing

Fail 9 Jul 2013 61,772 miles

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

slight play on front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jul 2012 59,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2011 51,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 51,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 44,130 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 43,760 miles

OS REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN

Fail 22 Feb 2010 43,760 miles

OS REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 35,298 miles

NS FRONT TYRE WORN

Pass 11 Feb 2008 26,104 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 16,719 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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CA02 GJA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CA02 GJA, 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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CA02 GJA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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