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GP53 ZXR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,344 mi
Last recorded135,344 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 135,344 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Bonded material starting to separate (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Bonded material starting to separate (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 126,796 miles

Nearside Front Small cuts in tyre tread

Underside covered over with plastic

Pass 11 Nov 2015 119,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 119,910 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 117,621 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 114,666 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 110,520 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 105,995 miles

Both sides front brake discs worn.

Fail 3 Jan 2012 105,993 miles

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

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

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Both sides front brake discs worn.

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 101,936 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 85,814 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 78,321 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 69,741 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 60,878 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 60,877 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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GP53 ZXR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZXR, 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 ZXR registered?

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

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