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GD04 RVZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,742 mi
Last recorded53,742 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 RVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 53,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 53,570 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 53,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 53,514 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sticker

Pass 6 Oct 2023 53,402 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 53,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 53,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 53,159 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 53,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 52,919 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 52,733 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 52,733 miles

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear discoloured (3.3 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 52,693 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Mirror glass (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 52,546 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 52,546 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 52,328 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 52,328 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 50,588 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)

Fail 8 May 2015 50,553 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 45,534 miles

centre exhaust mount missing

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2012 41,684 miles

Advise front number plate broken around fixing screws

Pass 15 Oct 2011 39,106 miles

Advise nearside front tyre tread wearing low on (outer edges)

Advise offside front tyre tread wearing low on (outer edges)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 33,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 33,415 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 27,629 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 21,009 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 18,286 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 13,262 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 RVZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GD04 RVZ, 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 RVZ registered?

GD04 RVZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is GD04 RVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD04 RVZ shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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