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GP04 SFE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

94,032 mi
Last recorded94,032 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 SFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 94,032 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 75,349 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 68,010 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 68,003 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 67,967 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit = 0.90 test results = av of 2.54 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 65,504 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 65,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge/cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge/cuts in tread/dig in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 62,955 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 59,258 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 54,560 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 51,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 48,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has damage to outer wall

wiper blades smearing

Fail 19 Jun 2014 48,679 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has damage to outer wall

wiper blades smearing

Pass 20 Jun 2013 43,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2013 43,787 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 41,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2011 36,333 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 13 Jul 2010 29,938 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 29,925 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 26,214 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 23,407 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 23,407 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 18,063 miles

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

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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GP04 SFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GP04 SFE, 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 GP04 SFE registered?

GP04 SFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 2004.

Is GP04 SFE safe to buy?

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