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GU04 GGA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,917 mi
Last recorded113,917 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 GGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 113,917 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 113,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle w/arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle w/arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 107,919 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

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

front brake discs worn & lipped

slight exhaust leak centre joint

Fail 29 Nov 2019 107,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs worn & lipped

slight exhaust leak centre joint

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 99,736 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 92,308 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn below 1.6mm inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (rearmost) (3.6.B.2c)

Plastic under trays fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2017 92,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Foremost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn below 1.6mm inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view Missing (8.1.2a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (rearmost) (3.6.B.2c)

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2016 80,215 miles

undershields fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2016 80,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

undershields fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 75,656 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 70,521 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 64,205 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 55,971 miles

Centre exhaust mounting corroded off

Nearside front seat belt clasp stopper missing

Rear suspension springs corroding

Slight brake judder front and rear brakes

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link rod

Pass 20 Oct 2011 43,858 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 35,925 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 35,925 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 28,833 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 25,303 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 20,019 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 14,364 miles

park brake ratchet stiff in operation

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 GGA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU04 GGA, 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 GGA registered?

GU04 GGA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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