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L222 GJC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

128,292 mi
Last recorded128,292 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 GJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 128,292 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 115,343 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 102,900 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 102,674 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2014 91,495 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 73,325 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 68,844 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 62,663 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 56,884 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 51,023 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 40,056 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 30,435 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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L222 GJC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 L222 GJC, 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 L222 GJC registered?

L222 GJC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is L222 GJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L222 GJC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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