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GIL 3612

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

105,633 mi
Last recorded105,633 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 3612
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 105,633 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 105,120 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 104,380 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 103,204 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 101,923 miles

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))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 100,254 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 99,274 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 98,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 98,360 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 97,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 96,116 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 93,702 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 91,863 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 91,863 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 89,118 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 85,385 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 83,322 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 80,894 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 79,180 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 76,991 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 74,400 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 65,880 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 65,875 miles

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

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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GIL 3612 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GIL 3612, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GIL 3612 registered?

GIL 3612 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is GIL 3612 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIL 3612 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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