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GL04 YUU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,216 mi
Last recorded98,216 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 YUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 98,216 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 98,216 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 87,905 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 87,905 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 82,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 82,874 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 77,538 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 77,513 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 69,677 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 67,277 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 60,723 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 53,499 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 4 Jul 2017 53,499 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 15 Jul 2016 47,782 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 38,686 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 38,583 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 37,948 miles

both front tyre walls perished

o/s/r tyre wall damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2011 37,505 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 36,960 miles

damage to the offside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 15 Jul 2009 36,377 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 35,298 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 33,893 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 YUU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL04 YUU registered?

GL04 YUU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is GL04 YUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL04 YUU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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