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GY04 FNW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,573 mi
Last recorded59,573 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 FNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2025 59,573 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 56,595 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 53,146 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 49,932 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 46,608 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 44,997 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 43,681 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 42,276 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 40,427 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 37,911 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 35,134 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 34,309 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 32,727 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 32,183 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 28,405 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 26,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2010 24,682 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre tread wearing at edges

offside front tyre tread wearing at edges

Pass 18 May 2009 19,204 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 15,193 miles

Both front tyres cracking a little and nearside front has cut on side wall but not down to cord.

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

Nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall but not down to cord.

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

Pass 17 May 2007 11,302 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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GY04 FNW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GY04 FNW, 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 GY04 FNW registered?

GY04 FNW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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