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GK04 WLW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,506 mi
Last recorded162,506 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 WLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 162,506 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 143,019 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working and damaged

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 137,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp lense broken

Nearside Rear parking brake binding when operated during brake test

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged n/s/f and o/s/r cracking/splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 137,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm ball joint as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp lense broken

Nearside Rear parking brake binding when operated during brake test

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged n/s/f and o/s/r cracking/splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 131,953 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 127,547 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 29 Mar 2017 127,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 112,590 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 98,165 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 88,177 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 69,131 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 6 Mar 2012 61,694 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 56,281 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 56,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 52,035 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 42,376 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 36,574 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 36,574 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 30,093 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 WLW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WLW, 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 WLW registered?

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

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