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GJ04 NZR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,360 mi
Last recorded93,360 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 NZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 93,360 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 93,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 93,164 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive auto grearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked through fixing screw (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 91,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 82,828 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 82,819 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to parking brake completely inoperative (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possibly incorrectly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever inoperative Foot operated parking brake not operational / ratchet not holding / releasing as per testing standards. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 79,597 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2022 79,305 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 79,041 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 78,652 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 77,683 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 77,683 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 76,667 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 75,374 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 73,219 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 70,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 66,619 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 62,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear springs rusting

Pass 29 Feb 2012 58,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s repeater cracked, rear springs/roll bar rusting, n/s/f rim damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2011 53,835 miles

osr indicator faded.nsf tyre 3/4 worn.ns track rod end worn to acc limit.damage to nsf wheel.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 49,097 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 43,545 miles

underside covered.driveshaft seal leaking.rear pads 1/2 worn.front pads 3/4 worn.front tyres worn on edge.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 35,869 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 28,864 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 NZR 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 83.3%.

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 GJ04 NZR, 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 NZR registered?

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

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