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GV04 NFR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 NFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020

Rear brake hoses splitting

Rear inner wheel arches to chassis areas corroded

brake pipes corroded

rear brake performances very low strong advise inspection

rearexhaust corroded

screen on cluster defective

suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2020

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear brake hoses splitting

Rear inner wheel arches to chassis areas corroded

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

brake pipes corroded

rear brake performances very low strong advise inspection

rearexhaust corroded

screen on cluster defective

suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2017 130,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 130,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 121,407 miles

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

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

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

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

all rear suspention components corroding

eml on

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2016 121,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

all rear suspention components corroding

eml on

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2015 112,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

engine management warning lamp on

exhaust mounting broken

offside rear tyre inner sidewall spliting ,nearly through to ply/cords

Pass 18 Jun 2015 112,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

engine management warning lamp on

exhaust mounting broken

offside rear tyre inner sidewall spliting ,nearly through to ply/cords

Pass 28 Jun 2014 101,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front lower radius arm bushes slightly deteriorating

ecm lamp illuminated

general corrosion to rear subframe

general corrosion to rear suspension components

general underbody corrosion

offside front inner door handle broken/missing

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake pads wearing low

rear number plate slightly deteriorating

Pass 3 Jul 2013 95,176 miles

reset h/lamp aims

Pass 18 Jun 2012 89,299 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 83,334 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 73,936 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 73,913 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf tyre worn badly outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2009 66,350 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)

front and rear numberplates starting to fade

Fail 9 Jun 2009 66,350 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front and rear numberplates starting to fade

Pass 24 Jun 2008 59,888 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 59,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 25,074 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 52,071 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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GV04 NFR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GV04 NFR, 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 NFR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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