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GP53 JPY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,731 mi
Last recorded99,731 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 JPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 99,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 99,655 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Mil light on

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 91,674 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 87,396 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine bay covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2017 83,357 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine bay covers fitted

underbody cover fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2017 83,357 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

engine bay covers fitted

underbody cover fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 79,837 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall and worn low on outer edge

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2016 79,837 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall and worn low on outer edge

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 75,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cut but not exposing cords

Pass 15 Mar 2014 71,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cut and perished

offside front tyre cracked and perished

Fail 15 Mar 2014 71,150 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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cut and perished

offside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 15 Mar 2013 66,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

offside door mirror glass deterated

Fail 11 Mar 2013 66,842 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

offside door mirror glass deterated

Fail 2 Mar 2012 62,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front torque strut ball joint dust seal split

o/s front torque strut ball joint dust seal split

slight play in n/s of steering rack

slight tear in side wall of n/s front tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2012 62,228 miles

n/s front torque strut ball joint dust seal split

o/s front torque strut ball joint dust seal split

slight play in n/s of steering rack

slight tear in side wall of n/s front tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2010 56,944 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)

Play in inner rack joints

Fail 9 Nov 2009 53,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

windscreen marked with lots of small scratches

Pass 9 Nov 2009 53,013 miles

windscreen marked with lots of small scratches

Pass 21 Jan 2009 46,703 miles

slight smell of fuel upper front of engine

Pass 23 Jan 2008 38,891 miles

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2008 38,881 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2007 32,251 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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GP53 JPY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GP53 JPY, 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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GP53 JPY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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