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GY04 ZLU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,734 mi
Last recorded102,734 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 102,734 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 102,734 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected damaged (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 99,048 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 96,503 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 95,035 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear brake caliper has slight restricted free movement

Pass 29 Jul 2014 90,875 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 86,771 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 84,743 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 84,743 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 84,051 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 75,471 miles

condition of front and rear brake discs (slightly worn).

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked fully due to plastic covers .

underside of vehicle not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 27 Jul 2010 75,381 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

condition of front and rear brake discs (slightly worn).

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked fully due to plastic covers .

underside of vehicle not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 16 Jan 2009 55,790 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 46,561 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 46,561 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 ZLU 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 ZLU, 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 ZLU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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