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GX04 VRP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,212 mi
Last recorded173,212 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 VRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 173,212 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 173,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 160,630 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 145,699 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 128,427 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 120,913 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 120,912 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 110,784 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 85,656 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 85,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 68,301 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

deep cut in o/s/f tyre outer side wall,but not down to cord.

o/s/f tyre perrished.

slight play in both n/s and o/s hubs.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 64,803 miles

n/s door mirror repeator lamp dammaged slightly.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 61,330 miles

n/s/f tyre outer side wall cut.

n/s/r tyre inner edge cracked all the way round .

n/s/r tyre on limit on inner edge.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 58,239 miles

n/s/f tyre outer side wall cut.

n/s/r tyre getting low.

n/s/r tyre inner side wall badly cracked.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 55,156 miles

nearside front tyre wall slight damage

surface rust on inside of front brake discs

Fail 17 Feb 2009 55,156 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre wall slight damage

surface rust on inside of front brake discs

Pass 27 Mar 2008 46,356 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 33,067 miles

both front brake discs worn.

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

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders. †recommend wheel alignment check/adjustment.

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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GX04 VRP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GX04 VRP, 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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What year was GX04 VRP registered?

GX04 VRP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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