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GR04 LSF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,501 mi
Last recorded134,501 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 LSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 134,501 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 134,501 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 128,005 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, inners edges rusted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp glass req buffing/polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low/also tread cracked (5.2.3 (e))

engine/under trims fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 17 Jun 2019 128,005 miles

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet latch seized/broken (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, inners edges rusted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp glass req buffing/polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low/also tread cracked (5.2.3 (e))

engine/under trims fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 22 Jun 2018 122,707 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 115,470 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 115,468 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 107,433 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin drivers side on limit, passenger side low (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 107,433 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin drivers side on limit, passenger side low (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 97,437 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 86,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slight deteriorated corroded

front and rear registration plate slight deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2013 76,847 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 76,847 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 64,909 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2011 55,445 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 44,905 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 35,208 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 25,001 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 19,577 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 LSF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GR04 LSF, 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 LSF registered?

GR04 LSF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 July 2004.

Is GR04 LSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR04 LSF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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