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GF04 ZCU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

201,919 mi
Last recorded201,919 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 ZCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 201,919 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear drop links worn

offside front drop link worn

Pass 19 Mar 2014 182,707 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 159,703 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 144,816 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 125,636 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 95,735 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 56,931 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 55,492 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 50,231 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 44,277 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 44,277 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 40,802 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 31,435 miles

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

Offside 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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GF04 ZCU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 GF04 ZCU, 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 ZCU registered?

GF04 ZCU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 2004.

Is GF04 ZCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF04 ZCU 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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