MOT Status
ValidMileage
166,622 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from engine (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GL04 EBV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.
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 GL04 EBV, 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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How do I check the history of GL04 EBV?
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What year was GL04 EBV registered?
GL04 EBV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2004.
Is GL04 EBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for GL04 EBV shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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