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GY04 MZZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,498 mi
Last recorded52,498 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 52,498 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 50,751 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 50,751 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 48,830 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 46,628 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 43,154 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 43,150 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 39,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 38,974 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 37,327 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 37,144 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 36,837 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 36,576 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 36,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Mar 2014 35,977 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 35,716 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 35,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 35,380 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 33,539 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 33,539 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 29,144 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 23,972 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 21,041 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 21,041 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 16,239 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 MZZ 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 80%.

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 MZZ, 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 MZZ registered?

GY04 MZZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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