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GD04 VZM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

69,554 mi
Last recorded69,554 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 VZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 69,554 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 68,527 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 68,451 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 68,309 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively very slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear lower arm outer ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 67,973 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 67,312 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 66,290 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears have slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 64,628 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 61,235 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 58,220 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 10 Jul 2014 54,024 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 54,014 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 49,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 46,460 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 41,958 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 36,415 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 31,292 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 25,067 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 18,448 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 VZM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 VZM, 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 VZM registered?

GD04 VZM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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The MOT history for GD04 VZM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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