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GY04 MZJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,697 mi
Last recorded104,697 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 104,697 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 104,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 99,748 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 99,748 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 91,114 miles

eml light on

o/s front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2016 85,071 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 82,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 82,551 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 77,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 11 Dec 2012 45,191 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken system still secure

Fail 11 Dec 2012 45,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 tyre pressure low

rear exhaust hanger broken system still secure

Pass 8 Dec 2011 59,291 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 49,425 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 49,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre large digs in sidewall

Pass 7 Dec 2009 39,458 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 27,780 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 22,727 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 18,094 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 MZJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MZJ, 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 MZJ registered?

GY04 MZJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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