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B8 GGO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

51,010 mi
Last recorded51,010 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 GGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 51,010 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 49,302 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 46,236 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2024 46,236 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 43,711 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 41,649 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 41,620 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 36,490 miles

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

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

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

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

sticker in windscreen but not in drivers view of the road

Fail 2 Aug 2021 36,451 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

sticker in windscreen but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 1 Sep 2020 34,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sticker in center of windscreen not obstructing drivers view

Pass 18 Oct 2019 33,446 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 33,446 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 31,763 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 29,815 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush leaking oil (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush leaking oil (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 28,230 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf bald and osf worn and cracked outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 28,230 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf bald and osf worn and cracked outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 24,601 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 22,680 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 20,175 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 17,010 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 13,772 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 9,661 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 9,617 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 9,529 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 8,936 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 6,756 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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B8 GGO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 B8 GGO, 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 B8 GGO registered?

B8 GGO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is B8 GGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 GGO shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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