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GV04 YFN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,764 mi
Last recorded97,764 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 YFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 97,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 97,764 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 92,096 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2023 91,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

ALL REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2023 91,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged slightly cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged slightly cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 85,719 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 83,021 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 90,432 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 80,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Dec 2019 78,988 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat incorrectly fitted ()

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside repeater in mirror assembly lamp lens is broken

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Squeak/creak noise from offside rear suspension, suggesting worn bushes or ball joints

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres less than 3mm and have cuts on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 78,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat incorrectly fitted ()

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside repeater in mirror assembly lamp lens is broken

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Squeak/creak noise from offside rear suspension, suggesting worn bushes or ball joints

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres less than 3mm and have cuts on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 73,471 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside repeater, in mirror assembly, lamp lens is broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 73,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside repeater, in mirror assembly, lamp lens is broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 65,395 miles

front wheel bearings have slight play

offside front outer sidewall has slight damage

rear indicators slightly discolored

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2017 65,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front wheel bearings have slight play

offside front outer sidewall has slight damage

rear indicators slightly discolored

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2016 57,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also sidewall in poor condition but no cords visible (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 57,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also sidewall in poor condition but no cords visible (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 54,223 miles

Nearside front tyre perished and has sidewall damage (not to the chords)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 54,223 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre is perished and has sidewall damage but not to the cords.

Pass 11 Jul 2014 52,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have sidewall damage but not to the cords.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 49,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage but not to the cords.

Fail 2 Jul 2013 49,687 miles

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

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 Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage but not to the cords.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 46,932 miles

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

nearside front tyre has damage to the outter sidewall but does not have exsposed cords.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 42,353 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 38,109 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 38,107 miles

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

coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2009 33,651 miles

inner surface of offside front brake disc in poor condition

Pass 31 May 2008 30,792 miles

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

brake discs wearing

Pass 6 Jun 2007 26,692 miles

as reported may 26 2007

Fail 26 May 2007 26,521 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YFN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 YFN, 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 YFN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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