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GY04 ZNK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,388 mi
Last recorded155,388 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 ZNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 155,388 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bearing has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear wheels noisy when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 148,786 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 148,705 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken handbrake lever ratchet teeth missing (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 146,052 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 146,052 miles

Emissions not tested Due to the state of the exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Mobile fone holder (8.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2016 136,956 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust back box corroded and slight blow

Glow plug warning light on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and centre (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and centre (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 136,907 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Engine management light on

Exhaust back box corroded and slight blow

Glow plug warning light on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and centre (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and centre (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 130,467 miles

front number plate cracked

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 130,467 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2014 119,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 104,076 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 90,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 80,989 miles

both front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 12 Mar 2010 71,238 miles

offside & nearside front tyre treads have cuts

Pass 12 Mar 2009 61,838 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

large under trays

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

sticker and object on offside bottom of windscreen and dash board

Pass 18 Mar 2008 51,388 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both head/lights as stright beam pattern

large under trays

sticker on nearside windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2007 38,061 miles

large under trays

stickers on both head lights

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 ZNK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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