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GV04 BDU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,908 mi
Last recorded120,908 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 BDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 120,908 miles

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

centre exhaust mount insecure

offside door mirror glass discoloured and close to failure

offside front disc is slightly warped

rear brake discs are warped

Fail 6 Sep 2022 120,890 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mount has snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc is warped (1.2.1 (e))

Offside door mirror is discoloured and close to a failure

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear discs are warped (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 114,167 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

near side and off side headlamp patterns are poor and close to a failure

Fail 8 Dec 2020 114,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

near side and off side headlamp patterns are poor and close to a failure

Pass 27 Jun 2019 108,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both headlight aim patterns are poor

Pass 18 Jan 2018 101,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 99,093 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 71,763 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)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2014 65,593 miles

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2013 58,963 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2013 58,963 miles

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

Both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake grabbing slightly and very noisy on roller test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 52,717 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 52,717 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 15 Aug 2011 43,692 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 36,563 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 29,141 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 29,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 22,219 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 14,096 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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GV04 BDU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GV04 BDU, 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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GV04 BDU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 August 2004.

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