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GM04 ZUA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,083 mi
Last recorded134,083 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 ZUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 134,083 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 134,083 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 129,848 miles

ADVISE[ FRONT near side head lamp.

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 129,848 miles

ADVISE[ FRONT near side head lamp.

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 118,100 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 108,104 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 94,287 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 94,281 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 78,361 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 78,128 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 61,900 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 49,362 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 48,819 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 37,226 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 29,979 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 29,891 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 24,897 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 20,556 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 ZUA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZUA, 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 ZUA registered?

GM04 ZUA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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