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GJ04 YLB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,305 mi
Last recorded85,305 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 85,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 85,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 81,306 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 81,299 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 78,331 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 78,328 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 74,053 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 69,489 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 66,220 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 64,396 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 56,145 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 44,647 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 43,242 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 41,758 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 40,687 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 40,051 miles

Nearside rear tyre is showing cracks on the outer side wall

Offside rear tyre is cracking on the outer side wall

Offside rear tyre is on the 2mm wear bars

Pass 25 Mar 2013 39,470 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 39,026 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 4 Mar 2011 37,867 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 37,867 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 36,810 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 33,878 miles

Nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,725 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged ( not showing cords )

Pass 20 Mar 2007 24,964 miles

Damage to nearside front tyre,no cords showing.

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 YLB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YLB, 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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GJ04 YLB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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