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GY04 VZF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

183,342 mi
Last recorded183,342 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 183,342 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 179,282 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 175,031 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

battery low

Pass 1 Oct 2022 167,777 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point slighly damaged (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 162,622 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 156,354 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 156,354 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 142,752 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 133,630 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 127,312 miles

E.M.L On

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 127,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 120,956 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side's (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 109,001 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 109,001 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 93,533 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 4 Apr 2013 128,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 123,279 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 123,279 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 73,541 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 70,566 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 59,998 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 59,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

n/s/r coil spring rusty!

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge!

Pass 25 Mar 2008 48,718 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 36,886 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 VZF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This 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 VZF, 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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GY04 VZF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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