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GK04 REU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,160 mi
Last recorded124,160 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 REU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 124,160 miles

Nearside indicator repeater lamp in poor condition

Fail 11 Mar 2020 124,160 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside indicator repeater lamp in poor condition

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 119,654 miles

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

nearside repeater lamp damaged, but still working

Pass 16 Mar 2018 112,581 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 106,795 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 106,795 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 100,635 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

Engine drive belt cracking, attention soon.

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

Minor scratches in centre of windscreen, not causing any obstruction.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front arch liner broken/missing.

Nearside Front fog light pushed in & not working.

Nearside Front jacking bung missing.

Nearside Front seat belt button missing.

No ratchet on parking brake.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod top gaitor. (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake pedal rubber missing.

Fail 9 Mar 2016 100,630 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

Engine drive belt cracking, attention soon.

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

Minor scratches in centre of windscreen, not causing any obstruction.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front arch liner broken/missing.

Nearside Front fog light pushed in & not working.

Nearside Front jacking bung missing.

Nearside Front seat belt button missing.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface. (3.5.1i)

No ratchet on parking brake.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod top gaitor. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface. (3.5.1i)

Parking brake pedal rubber missing.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 98,342 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and has sidewall damage

Fail 21 Feb 2015 98,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and has sidewall damage

Pass 1 Apr 2014 92,321 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 92,321 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 86,990 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 86,990 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 80,633 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 74,452 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 64,647 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 55,181 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 46,974 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 37,451 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 37,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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 REU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 REU, 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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GK04 REU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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