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GF04 KDZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,551 mi
Last recorded120,551 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 120,551 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 119,654 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 113,924 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 108,003 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 104,137 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 98,652 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 90,078 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 82,629 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 82,629 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 5 May 2017 82,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2016 76,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2015 68,570 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm

Fail 6 May 2015 68,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 9 May 2014 61,720 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 57,238 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 53,980 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 46,745 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 46,745 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 40,811 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 37,618 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 37,617 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 33,750 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 33,750 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 30,356 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 KDZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GF04 KDZ, 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 KDZ registered?

GF04 KDZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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