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GU04 NPV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,454 mi
Last recorded162,454 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 NPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 162,454 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 153,697 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 150,586 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 148,082 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 145,091 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 145,091 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 136,503 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 124,227 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 123,805 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 111,486 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 93,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres low tread outer edges

offside rear indicator pale

Pass 15 Apr 2011 72,539 miles

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

cant see rear coil springs

front brake discs lipped

front wipers poor condition

Fail 15 Apr 2011 72,539 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

cant see rear coil springs

front brake discs lipped

front wipers poor condition

Pass 11 May 2010 65,213 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 65,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 53,741 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 38,035 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 27,715 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 NPV 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 83.3%.

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 NPV, 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 NPV registered?

GU04 NPV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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The MOT history for GU04 NPV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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