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GP04 ZZF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,120 mi
Last recorded116,120 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 ZZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 116,120 miles

Front both suspension arm slight play

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2015 109,261 miles

Front Lower oil leak

Front Suspension arm slightly distorted both side (2.4.G.1)

Rear side slightly rusted

engine light on

Fail 9 Oct 2015 109,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake light on (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Front Lower oil leak

Front Suspension arm slightly distorted both side (2.4.G.1)

Rear side slightly rusted

engine light on

Pass 19 May 2014 104,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f mirror slightly insecure but tap on

Fail 19 May 2014 104,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f mirror slightly insecure but tap on

Fail 16 May 2014 21,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/front tyre wearing inner and outer edges and cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2013 98,645 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 92,573 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 83,499 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 74,858 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 62,898 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2008 50,447 miles

parking brake warning light staying on switch faulty

Pass 30 Jun 2007 43,456 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 43,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 ZZF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZZF, 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 ZZF registered?

GP04 ZZF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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