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GU04 GUF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,714 mi
Last recorded172,714 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 172,714 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 172,714 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 172,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension control arm ball joint pointing down boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension control arm ball joint pointing down boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn suspension control arm ball joint pointing up (movement ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror indicator lens broken

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 102,162 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 102,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 98,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 98,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 91,299 miles

Vehicle underside rusty

Both headlights deteriorating

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2017 84,949 miles

Nearside Front wiper split

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to underside of vehicle through out

Pass 22 Sep 2016 77,543 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers & under trays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2016 77,543 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers & under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 65,924 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 62,656 miles

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

front and rear tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 18 Mar 2013 58,268 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 53,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 49,716 miles

Slight movement in O/S of steering rack

Fail 28 Feb 2011 49,710 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Slight movement in O/S of steering rack

Pass 8 Mar 2010 47,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 45,798 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 43,195 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 40,096 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r of engine slightly damp

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 GUF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GUF, 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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GU04 GUF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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