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GM04 CEJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

206,386 mi
Last recorded206,386 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 CEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 206,386 miles

Rear rear axle corooded

Fail 21 Aug 2020 206,204 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osr and nsr both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear rear axle corooded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 117,863 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 106,087 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 89,017 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 89,004 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front & rear (3.6.B.4d)

Engine management light on

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 19 Aug 2016 77,217 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 77,217 miles

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 74,145 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

both rear tyres are getting low on tread and starting to perish

near side front tyre is getting low on tread starting to perish

rear parking brake performance just with in limits

Pass 15 Aug 2014 71,191 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

near side front tyre is starting to to wear on out edges

near side rear tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 7 Aug 2013 68,175 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

Fail 5 Aug 2013 68,142 miles

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

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

Pass 16 Aug 2011 61,117 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 57,951 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 53,331 miles

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 6 Apr 2009 53,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 53,032 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 43,822 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 34,112 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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GM04 CEJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GM04 CEJ, 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 CEJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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