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GU04 VGJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

162,791 mi
Last recorded162,791 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 162,791 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 2 Dec 2022 162,791 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 3 Dec 2021 159,174 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 1 Dec 2021 159,166 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

exhaust centre clamp missing

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 9 Dec 2020 153,488 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside stop lamp lens damaged

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 7 Dec 2020 153,488 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside stop lamp lens damaged

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 19 Jun 2019 143,706 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 18 Jun 2019 143,698 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 7 Jun 2018 135,262 miles

Offside Rear lamp damaged.

both rear brake hoses deteriorated.

nearside engine mounting rubber deteriorated

Fail 1 Jun 2018 135,189 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rear joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp damaged.

both rear brake hoses deteriorated.

Pass 9 Jun 2017 126,208 miles

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 9 Jun 2017 126,208 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 23 Jun 2016 116,803 miles

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low.

Offside Front tyre wearing uneven.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

handbrake foot pedal pad missing.

Fail 22 Jun 2016 116,803 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating covered with tape (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low.

Nearside wiper blade smears screen.

Offside Front tyre wearing uneven.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

handbrake foot pedal pad missing.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 108,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2015 108,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 98,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

service reminder illuminated

Pass 25 Jun 2013 98,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside parking brake not as efficient os offside

parking brake has limited reserve travel

Fail 24 Jun 2013 98,187 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside parking brake not as efficient os offside

offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

suspect slight fuel oil leak in engine bay

Pass 11 Jul 2012 93,286 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 83,868 miles

front brake discs worn

unable to check inside brakes

Pass 21 Jun 2010 78,103 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 78,103 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 72,679 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 65,610 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 50,449 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 VGJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VGJ, 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 VGJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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