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G19 GSW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,670 mi
Last recorded134,670 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG19 GSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2021 134,670 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar mounting has an unsafe modification 2 x bolts missing 1 from each bracket (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged flexi and pipe (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged flexi and pipe (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front fog lights missing

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre low and cracking

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper and wing loose

Offside Front door check strap broken/missing

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all brake discs corroded scored and pitted

all brakes binding

all rear suspension bushes seperating and have slight play

warning lights on dash regarding bulb failure

water leak

windscreen chipped multiple

Pass 26 Sep 2019 134,800 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 126,845 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2018 126,761 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2017 116,155 miles

Both front fog lights insecure

Fail 17 Aug 2017 116,143 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement not conected (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Play in strut bolt (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Both front fog lights insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2016 97,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear above fuel tank X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 96,098 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 80,934 miles

both front tyres feathering towards inner edge

possible slight movement nearside front track rod end

Pass 13 May 2013 64,326 miles

sidewall condition nearside front tyre

tread wear offside front tyre

Pass 18 May 2012 50,688 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 40,765 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake disc worn

Pass 17 May 2010 35,299 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 35,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2009 31,632 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 25,962 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 25,962 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 20,016 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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G19 GSW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 G19 GSW, 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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G19 GSW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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