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GR04 UXC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

189,106 mi
Last recorded189,106 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 UXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 189,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 189,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 175,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 175,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 159,308 miles

wear in front suspension ball joints bushes and gaiters.

Fail 5 Jul 2017 159,308 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

wear in front suspension ball joints bushes and gaiters.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 148,169 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of testable items in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Pass 8 Jul 2015 138,155 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)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 125,878 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 125,878 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 106,460 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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Fail 6 Jul 2013 106,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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Pass 10 Jul 2012 86,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 64,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 57,566 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Jun 2009 51,588 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 30 Jun 2008 45,145 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 37,506 miles

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

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 UXC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UXC, 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 UXC registered?

GR04 UXC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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