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GK04 NCJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

168,550 mi
Last recorded168,550 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 NCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 168,550 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle suspension components/structure has corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2021 164,888 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jul 2021 164,888 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2020 160,876 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))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 160,826 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 158,948 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 146,853 miles

Nearside Rear rear exhaust box needs replacing

Fail 9 Jul 2018 146,851 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear exhaust box needs replacing

Pass 24 May 2017 148,518 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml on

Fail 20 May 2017 148,484 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn handbrake does not hold (3.1.5)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml on

Pass 14 May 2016 142,934 miles

corrosion to rear coil springs.

eml light on

full under body shields fitted.

parking brake slow to realese.

smell of diesel under bonnet.

Fail 14 May 2016 142,928 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear coil springs.

eml light on

full under body shields fitted.

parking brake slow to realese.

smell of diesel under bonnet.

Pass 24 May 2015 136,948 miles

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

eml light on and trigger point not met

front tyres worn low

Fail 24 May 2015 136,948 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

eml light on and trigger point not met

front tyres worn low

Fail 16 May 2015 136,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

eml light on and trigger point not met

Pass 12 May 2014 128,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre slight kerb damage

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 119,607 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2013 119,542 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 113,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 103,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 80,056 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 52,343 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 45,150 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 45,150 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 44,652 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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GK04 NCJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GK04 NCJ, 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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GK04 NCJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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