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GL04 YVH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,406 mi
Last recorded116,406 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 YVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 116,406 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 107,515 miles

Slight oil leak from offside of engine

Pass 30 Jun 2015 100,044 miles

oil leaks from engine front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Mar 2014 92,518 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 92,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Feb 2013 85,943 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

unable to see rear inner brake pad

Fail 4 Feb 2013 85,943 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

unable to see rear inner brake pad

Pass 21 Jun 2012 80,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

s.r.s light indicates a fault

Fail 21 Jun 2012 80,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

s.r.s light indicates a fault

Pass 21 Jun 2011 71,633 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside

rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 16 Jun 2011 71,545 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

plastic covers fitted to underside

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 8 Jul 2009 64,289 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 64,275 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 61,183 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 49,943 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 YVH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YVH, 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 YVH registered?

GL04 YVH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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The MOT history for GL04 YVH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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