MOT Status
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144,800 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
underside vehicle has various rust spots
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
under trays fitted
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
slight play on steering
towbar rear bolts x2 has thread lock applied
undertrays engine cover and sill covers fitted
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear lines (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Oil leak
under tray fitted
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear lines (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Oil leak
under tray fitted
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
leak on gear box
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
gear box leaking oil
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
gear box leaking oil
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ04 NZV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 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 NZV, 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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GJ04 NZV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2004.
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