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A13 GPH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

64,973 mi
Last recorded64,973 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 GPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 64,973 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 62,765 miles

Advise wheel alignment due to un-even front tyre wear.

Front Both rear drive shafts corroded.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front headlamps starting to glaze, not affecting beam pattern/image.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 62,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Banana Arm) there is 2 of the same arms per side, its the one closest to front of the car, (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Advise wheel alignment due to un-even front tyre wear.

Front Both rear drive shafts corroded.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front headlamps starting to glaze, not affecting beam pattern/image.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 60,466 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2022 57,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2021 57,055 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside starting to corrode

Pass 2 Aug 2020 56,373 miles

under side corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2019 55,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 55,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 53,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 51,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front Inner Rubber (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 51,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front Inner Rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 51,081 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 49,950 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 48,274 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 48,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 46,255 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 44,298 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 41,863 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 37,850 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 34,627 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 34,621 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 28,563 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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A13 GPH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A13 GPH, 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 A13 GPH registered?

A13 GPH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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