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GY04 ZRX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,978 mi
Last recorded152,978 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 ZRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 152,978 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 152,972 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 140,065 miles

All brake pipes corroded.

Exhaust corroded.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jan 2019 140,065 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

All brake pipes corroded.

Exhaust corroded.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2018 129,643 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

NSF bottom arm front most bush deteriorated.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 18 Jan 2018 129,643 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both front brake pipes corroded.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

NSF bottom arm front most bush deteriorated.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

STRONG ADVISORY OSR tyre on legal limit.

Pass 23 Jan 2017 113,825 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

slight play in both front suspension joints

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2017 113,825 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in both front suspension joints

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2016 97,507 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 97,507 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 81,272 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 65,246 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 65,193 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 60,604 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 55,091 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 49,827 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 44,211 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 40,939 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 33,059 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 33,048 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 ZRX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZRX, 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 ZRX registered?

GY04 ZRX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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