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GU04 GFK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,365 mi
Last recorded121,365 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 GFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 121,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside ie 2mm (3.5.1g)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front wiper blade show signs deterioration, nearside

Pass 22 Jun 2015 114,204 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 114,204 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake cales sticking a little bit

Pass 6 Feb 2015 113,556 miles

EML warning lamp on

Fail 6 Feb 2015 113,556 miles

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

EML warning lamp on

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 111,525 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 111,525 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 109,551 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 109,539 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 106,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 106,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 102,669 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 102,669 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 90,848 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 77,216 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 77,216 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 59,107 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 50,873 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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GU04 GFK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GU04 GFK, 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 GU04 GFK registered?

GU04 GFK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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