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GY04 WLE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

193,422 mi
Last recorded193,422 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 193,422 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 30 Mar 2017 186,852 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

engine light on

Fail 16 Mar 2017 186,483 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

engine light on

Pass 23 Mar 2016 177,928 miles

engine has a air leak

engine light on

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 177,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

engine has a air leak

engine light on

Pass 2 Oct 2014 163,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 150,053 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 137,857 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2011 123,086 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 123,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 108,320 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 94,767 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 78,800 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 57,453 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 57,239 miles

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

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 WLE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WLE, 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 WLE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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