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OE04 GPZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,054 mi
Last recorded185,054 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 GPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 185,054 miles

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2017 185,054 miles

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

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 178,042 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 178,042 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 175,383 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2015 175,383 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 142,181 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 125,044 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 125,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 173,352 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

srs light on

Pass 3 May 2011 150,779 miles

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

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 21 Apr 2010 129,781 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 105,482 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 85,206 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 85,206 miles

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

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 GPZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OE04 GPZ, 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 GPZ registered?

OE04 GPZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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