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GD04 VZV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,703 mi
Last recorded195,703 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 VZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 195,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 179,861 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 161,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipes slightly corroded at the rear by fuel tank

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer tyre wall

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

Outer sills coverd by trim

Unable to inspect brake pipes above fuel tank

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 141,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn pads low

front tyres worn on edges

rear pads low

rear roll bar inner bushes worn

washer jets partially blocked

Pass 7 Jun 2011 122,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre worn unevenly low on inner edge

parking brake pedal not returning to its stop

Pass 12 Jun 2010 104,497 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 88,952 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side front tyre has cut in side wall, not showing cord. near side rear tyre close to legal limit.

Pass 27 Jun 2009 88,952 miles

off side front tyre has cut in side wall, not showing cord. near side rear tyre close to legal limit.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 76,862 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 76,862 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 58,535 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 58,489 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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GD04 VZV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GD04 VZV, 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 GD04 VZV registered?

GD04 VZV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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