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GY04 MZU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

91,900 mi
Last recorded91,900 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 MZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 91,900 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 86,791 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 86,791 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 80,804 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 76,314 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 73,838 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 69,458 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2019 69,458 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 68,105 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 65,317 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2017 65,317 miles

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 61,729 miles

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

engine covers and under shields fitted to vehicle

Fail 23 Apr 2016 61,657 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interacting with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

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

engine covers and under shields fitted to vehicle

Pass 24 Apr 2015 57,340 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 54,569 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 54,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 52,100 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 49,690 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

disc pads looking low

Pass 14 Jun 2011 46,700 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 41,207 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 36,990 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 33,099 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 33,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 29,442 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 29,422 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 MZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MZU, 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 MZU registered?

GY04 MZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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