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J5 GOP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,786 mi
Last recorded125,786 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 GOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 125,786 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 124,914 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 122,390 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush 1nner (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 122,336 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush 1nner (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 119,657 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 119,644 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 109,490 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 95,378 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 95,378 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 83,711 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 83,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 74,068 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 57,396 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 47,371 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2008 42,543 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 39,121 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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J5 GOP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J5 GOP, 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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J5 GOP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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