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GJ04 XHV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

181,605 mi
Last recorded181,605 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 XHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 181,605 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 181,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 172,936 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 172,936 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 164,205 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 159,709 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 152,012 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 150,005 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 143,096 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 135,156 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear brake pipe clips/mounts poor condition

Rear chassi is slightly rusty

Fail 17 Apr 2018 135,155 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear brake pipe clips/mounts poor condition

Rear chassi is slightly rusty

Pass 5 May 2017 129,861 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 129,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 118,928 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroding

Transmission oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 102,875 miles

NSF TCA inner bush split

Pass 23 Apr 2014 85,086 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 74,214 miles

Parking brake rubber anti slip pad missing

Pass 10 Apr 2012 67,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wall Cracked - NOT Showing Cords

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 56,256 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 49,046 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 43,463 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 36,579 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 28,413 miles

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

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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GJ04 XHV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GJ04 XHV, 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 GJ04 XHV registered?

GJ04 XHV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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