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GY04 LJA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,913 mi
Last recorded114,913 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 LJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 114,913 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

osf tyre worn on edge + getting low

Fail 9 Mar 2022 114,899 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both rear tyres worn on edges

osf tyre worn on edge + getting low

Pass 9 Mar 2021 106,813 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 106,802 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 101,312 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

osr tyre on limit

Pass 11 Mar 2019 91,745 miles

E.M.L. on.

O/S/R tyre close to wear indicators.

Fail 11 Mar 2019 61,510 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

E.M.L. on.

O/S/R tyre close to wear indicators.

Fail 11 Mar 2019 91,343 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

E.M.L. on.

O/S/R tyre close to wear indicators.

Pass 30 Jan 2018 86,160 miles

both rear coil spring corroded

engine covers fitted

front to rear under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2018 86,160 miles

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

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

both rear coil spring corroded

engine covers fitted

front to rear under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2017 80,563 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 75,681 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 70,170 miles

Both front tyres worn on shoulders.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 66,468 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 66,468 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 61,670 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 54,098 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 45,928 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 42,724 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 39,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 34,674 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 31,875 miles

plastic unertrays fitted throughout underside of vehicle,restricting view of relevant components

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 LJA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LJA, 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 LJA registered?

GY04 LJA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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