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GR04 LPZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,664 mi
Last recorded95,664 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 LPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 95,664 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 87,922 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 81,636 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 81,636 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 76,461 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 76,461 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 72,411 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 72,411 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 67,266 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 67,266 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 64,282 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 64,282 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 61,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 61,588 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 57,395 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 50,338 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 50,338 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 41,536 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 35,102 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 30,927 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 27,294 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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GR04 LPZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GR04 LPZ, 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 GR04 LPZ registered?

GR04 LPZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is GR04 LPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR04 LPZ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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