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GL04 WXZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

31,397 mi
Last recorded31,397 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 WXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 31,397 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 31,168 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 30,898 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 30,629 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 30,384 miles

Central Rear exhaust hanger corroded but not unstable

Pass 24 Jun 2021 30,176 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 29,931 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 29,480 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 29,122 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 28,465 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 28,465 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 27,183 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 27,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 24,402 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 21,321 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 16,884 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 13,601 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2011 12,992 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 12,185 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 11,223 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 10,616 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 9,246 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 9,238 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WXZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WXZ, 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 WXZ registered?

GL04 WXZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is GL04 WXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL04 WXZ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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