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GV04 RZU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

188,854 mi
Last recorded188,854 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 188,854 miles

EML is on

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

Offside Rear shock absorber getting soft

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 184,421 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 179,473 miles

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

exhaust middle and rear in poor condition

Fail 11 Mar 2016 179,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust middle and rear in poor condition

Pass 19 Feb 2015 171,739 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 7 Mar 2014
Fail 11 Jan 2014 165,810 miles

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 151,177 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 126,862 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 108,567 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 92,569 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 77,071 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 65,294 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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GV04 RZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV04 RZU registered?

GV04 RZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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The MOT history for GV04 RZU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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