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GJ04 DHE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

145,650 mi
Last recorded145,650 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 DHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2022 145,650 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested blow on the exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust hanger fractured in centre of exhaust (not likely to become detached)

Pass 7 Dec 2020 132,773 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 121,190 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 108,946 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 95,152 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 95,140 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management light on

Pass 6 Dec 2016 87,314 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 87,314 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 81,208 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 81,208 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 71,225 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 64,253 miles

low brake pad warning light on

Fail 11 Dec 2013 64,253 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 55,796 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 55,796 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 48,617 miles

both front tyres unevenly worn on outer edges advise alignment check

Pass 13 Dec 2010 44,280 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 39,574 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 36,171 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 36,127 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 29,943 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 22,826 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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GJ04 DHE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This 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 GJ04 DHE, 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 GJ04 DHE registered?

GJ04 DHE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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