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GD04 MKV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,068 mi
Last recorded114,068 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 MKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 114,068 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 108,963 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 108,963 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2024 103,277 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 100,877 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Sep 2023 100,673 miles

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

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2022 93,176 miles

exhaust blowing

Fail 27 Sep 2022 93,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust blowing

Pass 29 Sep 2021 86,419 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears covered by under tray (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 79,843 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 69,833 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 66,208 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

nsf tyre worn inner and outer edge

Fail 2 Feb 2019 66,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

nsf tyre worn inner and outer edge

Pass 11 Jan 2018 60,539 miles

Nearside Front Jacking block is missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 60,539 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Jacking block is missing

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 51,852 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 47,197 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 45,466 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 42,391 miles

offside rear tyre has a cut in the tread not exceeding the requirements

Pass 12 Jun 2013 40,168 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 38,949 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 36,626 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

smaal tear in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Jun 2011 75,080 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

smaal tear in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2010 33,413 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 29,082 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 22,056 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 15,467 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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GD04 MKV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GD04 MKV, 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 GD04 MKV registered?

GD04 MKV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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