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GL04 LUD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

86,955 mi
Last recorded86,955 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 LUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 86,955 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 86,799 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 85,135 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 83,347 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outter edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side rear anti roll bar bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 81,931 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 80,067 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 78,444 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2019 75,349 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded above fuel tank, unable to thoroughly inspect. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.99mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 72,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner tyre side wall has splitsin sidewall but not exposing cords (225/45 r17 94wxl)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 68,608 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 65,894 miles

Glow plug warning light on.

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

Pass 1 May 2015 62,446 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 62,437 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2014 58,335 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 58,331 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,385 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 May 2012 51,227 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 46,683 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 41,775 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 36,516 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 29,864 miles

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

offside rear tyre at 3mm

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 27 Apr 2007 21,656 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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GL04 LUD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel 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 GL04 LUD, 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 LUD registered?

GL04 LUD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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