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GM04 CDV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

136,849 mi
Last recorded136,849 miles
Recorded on9 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 CDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2020 136,849 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 132,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 124,932 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 124,903 miles

Front registration plate delaminated cracked over lettering causing to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 118,434 miles

Exhaust system corroded - All secure - No leaks

Front number plate damaged

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2016 118,434 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust system corroded - All secure - No leaks

Front number plate damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2015 111,567 miles

engine and under covers fitted

rear indicator lights pale

surface rust in rear suspension area

Fail 27 Aug 2015 111,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users +aim not tested (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached worn & very weak (2.7.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine and under covers fitted

rear indicator lights pale

surface rust in rear suspension area

Pass 3 Sep 2014 106,007 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2013 100,212 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 100,201 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 87,244 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 87,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 68,860 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 54,771 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 42,920 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 42,920 miles

Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 31,706 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 31,706 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 20,008 miles

unable to complete full test due to sill covers and undertrays

Fail 2 Jul 2007 20,008 miles

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

unable to complete full test due to sill covers and undertrays

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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GM04 CDV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GM04 CDV, 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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GM04 CDV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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