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GF04 HDC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,930 mi
Last recorded187,930 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 HDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 187,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 187,858 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 184,542 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 184,531 miles

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing centre not accessible under seat (5.1.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 180,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust mounting broken but exhaust system still surported

Pass 20 Jan 2014 171,223 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 171,112 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 160,988 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

front no plate cracked

Fail 19 Feb 2013 160,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

front no plate cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2011 143,813 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 131,556 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 116,088 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 116,087 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 99,006 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 80,588 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

windscreen has damage outside swept area offside

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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GF04 HDC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF04 HDC, 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 GF04 HDC registered?

GF04 HDC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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