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CF04 GYH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,901 mi
Last recorded162,901 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 GYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 162,901 miles

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

diesel emissions too low for smoke meter to detect

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside & offside (3.7.B.3)

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 2 Dec 2014 149,815 miles

Slight play detected in offside and nearside rear suspension rose joints.

Smoke level is too low to be detected by analyser, vehicle has passed emission test.

Pass 20 Dec 2013 133,245 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Smoke level is too low to be detected by analyser, vehicle has passed emission test.

Fail 20 Dec 2013 133,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Smoke level is too low to be detected by analyser, vehicle has passed emission test.

Pass 14 Dec 2012 120,382 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 120,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 101,164 miles

diesel emissions too clean for smoke meter to detect

Pass 9 Jul 2010 90,340 miles

brake pedal slightly creeps

offside rear seatbelt checked with child seat in position

Pass 20 Jul 2009 78,670 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 78,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EMISIONS vehicle appears to be running so lean that the diesel smoke machine cannot detect any emissions even after five attempts

both front tyres are worn very badly on the outer shoulders indicating a possible alignment fault

limited underbonnet and underside access

Pass 3 Jul 2008 60,605 miles

both rear tyres are on 2mm

front and rear brake discs are lipped

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre is starting to wear on inner and outer edges

Fail 2 Jul 2008 60,605 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres are on 2mm

front and rear brake discs are lipped

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre is starting to wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Mar 2007 22,989 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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CF04 GYH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CF04 GYH, 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 CF04 GYH registered?

CF04 GYH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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