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FY04 GDE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

114,179 mi
Last recorded114,179 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 GDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 114,179 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 104,008 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 102,556 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all rear suspension arms rusted

Fail 11 Mar 2016 102,555 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all rear suspension arms rusted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 96,007 miles

rear anti-roll bar slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2014 87,852 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 79,822 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 72,092 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 62,999 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 53,975 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 45,330 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 37,558 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 26,526 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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FY04 GDE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FY04 GDE, 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 FY04 GDE registered?

FY04 GDE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is FY04 GDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY04 GDE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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