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OE04 GPJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

192,970 mi
Last recorded192,970 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 GPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 192,970 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 190,507 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 182,602 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 177,917 miles

engine management light on

n/s parking brake slightly low on efficency

Pass 7 Oct 2016 175,434 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 175,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 164,308 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 164,308 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 154,353 miles

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)

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 140,997 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 124,628 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 124,628 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 111,511 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 111,511 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 96,382 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 96,382 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 79,341 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 63,964 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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OE04 GPJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OE04 GPJ, 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 OE04 GPJ registered?

OE04 GPJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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