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GL04 KMF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,687 mi
Last recorded141,687 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 KMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 141,687 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 139,849 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 139,844 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 136,991 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Engine management light on

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel noisy when rotated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Close to excessive (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 1 Mar 2019 136,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pad warning light on

Engine management light on

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel noisy when rotated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Close to excessive (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 1 Mar 2019 136,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pad warning light on

Engine management light on

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel noisy when rotated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Close to excessive (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 9 Mar 2017 133,040 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 133,028 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% covered with tape (1.4.A.2d)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater obscured more than 50% covered with tape (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 123,190 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 123,190 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 117,348 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 117,346 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres on limit of wear

Pass 23 Dec 2013 110,004 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 101,317 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 93,713 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 84,939 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 77,416 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 70,062 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 70,062 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 63,668 miles

Some corrosion to front brake discs.

Pass 16 May 2007 57,503 miles

The n/s/r tyre has just 2mm tread (limit 1.6mm).

The o/s outer track-rod end is worn, though not yet to excess.

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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GL04 KMF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Green 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 GL04 KMF, 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 GL04 KMF registered?

GL04 KMF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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