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G4 RBG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,224 mi
Last recorded88,224 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 RBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 88,224 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2021 88,224 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear len,s broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 78,708 miles

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

n/s/rear light lens damaged

o/s/rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 14 May 2018 78,706 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

n/s/rear light lens damaged

o/s/rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 May 2017 64,830 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 48,342 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 48,342 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 48,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both offside front and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs corroded due to standing

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 46,666 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 41,882 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 39,212 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 39,180 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 35,423 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 35,322 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 35,320 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 19,626 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 26,025 miles

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

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

Unable to fully access some testable items due to full underbody kit

Pass 7 Sep 2007 19,179 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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G4 RBG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 G4 RBG, 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 G4 RBG registered?

G4 RBG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 October 2004.

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