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MB04 GOC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,450 mi
Last recorded96,450 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 GOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 96,450 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box has minor leak (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 May 2017 88,988 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 86,259 miles

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

Offside Rear drop link worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 86,259 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear drop link worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 79,915 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 79,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 70,129 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 57,629 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 48,942 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 40,620 miles

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

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 12 Jul 2010 36,301 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Jul 2010 36,301 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Apr 2009 29,249 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 29,249 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 23,641 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 23,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 17,361 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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MB04 GOC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MB04 GOC, 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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MB04 GOC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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