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GM04 PFE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

110,683 mi
Last recorded110,683 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 110,683 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 105,550 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 102,597 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2021 102,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 99,126 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 99,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 92,618 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 85,866 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 85,866 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 76,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 75,018 miles

Both front suspension arm bushes are slightly worn

Front brake pads are starting to wear low

Nearside front tyre worn to approx 3mm

Nearside rear tyre is worn to approx 3mm

Rear brake pads are starting to wear low

Pass 23 Jul 2015 68,704 miles

Front inner brake pads are starting to wear low

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre is worn to approx.3mm (205/5516 91v Goodyear)

Rear brake pads are starting to wear low

Pass 18 Jul 2014 62,389 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 57,268 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 50,584 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 45,214 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 39,444 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 32,476 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 27,383 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 20,821 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 PFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PFE, 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 GM04 PFE registered?

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

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