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GU04 GPF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,447 mi
Last recorded166,447 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 166,447 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Pass 25 Mar 2022 163,644 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and nearside front corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 161,595 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front, offside rear and nearside rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe nearside and offside mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 161,595 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front, offside rear and nearside rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe nearside and offside mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 160,723 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside front and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 160,718 miles

Service brake excessively binding offside front (1.2.1 (f))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside front and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 156,813 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 156,813 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 152,040 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)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 152,041 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 138,690 miles

exhaust mount broken between centre and rear silencer

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 122,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 108,844 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 93,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 91,698 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear seatbelt not checked - child seat fitted

rear registration plate starting to distort

Pass 7 Apr 2012 89,534 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 65,964 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 65,876 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 51,816 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 51,816 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 37,373 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 26,985 miles

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

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 GPF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GU04 GPF, 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 GPF registered?

GU04 GPF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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