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GP53 ZXN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

254,636 mi
Last recorded254,636 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 ZXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 254,636 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Mar 2021 254,636 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2020 243,980 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 229,282 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 214,316 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 213,780 miles

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing all rear seat belts (5.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 198,361 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 192,776 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 192,775 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort and near side rear low (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 185,115 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 185,114 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 182,060 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 182,060 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 176,624 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lamp failure warning dislpayed but all testable lamps for mot working correctly at time of inspection

Fail 13 Apr 2013 176,622 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lamp failure warning dislpayed but all testable lamps for mot working correctly at time of inspection

Pass 20 Apr 2012 168,845 miles

both rear side lights are working under substitute lamp basis - the actual side lights at lower position are not working on both sides

indicator stalk worn but is still deemed functional

nearside front antiroll bar linkage play

nearside front central locking fluttering

Fail 11 Apr 2012 168,686 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear side lights are working under substitute lamp basis - the actual side lights at lower position are not working on both sides

indicator stalk worn but is still deemed functional

nearside front antiroll bar linkage play

nearside front central locking fluttering

park brake pedal very loose

Pass 6 Apr 2011 161,312 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Hand brake reserve travel

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 154,354 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 147,082 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

N/S front tyre cut on side wall

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

Fail 10 Apr 2009 146,759 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

N/S front tyre cut on side wall

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 134,385 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 101,703 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 101,617 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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 ZXN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZXN, 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 GP53 ZXN registered?

GP53 ZXN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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