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GK04 GFA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

179,741 mi
Last recorded179,741 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 GFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 179,741 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 175,904 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 169,339 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2023 161,662 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 155,268 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 148,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 May 2020 229,593 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 229,444 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 229,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 228,800 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 219,837 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet struts u/s

Pass 1 Jul 2015 216,652 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet struts u/s

Pass 17 Jul 2014 215,969 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 213,926 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 209,170 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2011 207,362 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 207,358 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 183,444 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs slightly worn

rear number plate starting to deterioate

Fail 17 Jun 2010 183,444 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs slightly worn

rear number plate starting to deterioate

Pass 7 Jul 2009 157,664 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 125,483 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 98,449 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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GK04 GFA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 GK04 GFA, 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 GK04 GFA registered?

GK04 GFA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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