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CK04 GFV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

95,878 mi
Last recorded95,878 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK04 GFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 95,878 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 90,865 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 85,399 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 81,493 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 74,868 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Rear brake pads getting low

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2018 71,643 miles

Both front tyres perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 68,953 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 66,272 miles

all tyres starting to perish 205/55/16V

Fail 12 Jul 2016 66,272 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all tyres starting to perish 205/55/16V

Pass 29 Jun 2015 64,042 miles

Parking brake efficiency low at 17%

Fail 25 Jun 2015 64,042 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 61,083 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 57,717 miles

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

wear in offside of steering rack

Fail 9 Jul 2013 57,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

wear in offside of steering rack

Pass 19 Jul 2012 53,567 miles

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm and worn very low bald on stepped tread close to cords!

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm 225/50/16W

offside front tyre worn low bald on stepped tread 205/55/16V

Fail 19 Jul 2012 53,563 miles

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

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

brake wear warning light on!

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm and worn very low bald on stepped tread close to cords!

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm 225/50/16W

offside front tyre worn low bald on stepped tread 205/55/16V

Pass 11 Jul 2011 48,080 miles

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer stepped tread

Pass 15 Jul 2010 41,332 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Jul 2009 35,021 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 31,251 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 31,251 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 22,294 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 22,280 miles

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

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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CK04 GFV 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 CK04 GFV, 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 CK04 GFV registered?

CK04 GFV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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The MOT history for CK04 GFV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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