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GU04 VGG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,873 mi
Last recorded82,873 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 VGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 82,873 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 82,871 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 79,198 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 78,221 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 74,650 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 72,742 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 68,795 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)

Under- trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 65,743 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 62,106 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 62,106 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 59,699 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 56,306 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 52,424 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 46,766 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 37,324 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 33,121 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 27,861 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 22,516 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 VGG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VGG, 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 VGG registered?

GU04 VGG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2004.

Is GU04 VGG safe to buy?

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