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GM04 EBJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

211,041 mi
Last recorded211,041 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 EBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 211,041 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 175,802 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both faded (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 175,784 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour side light (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour side light (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both faded (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 158,362 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 136,485 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 125,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres damaged on outer sidewalls.

nearside handbrake reading low indicating a possible fault.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 120,207 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 114,845 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 107,550 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 98,888 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 83,384 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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GM04 EBJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GM04 EBJ, 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 GM04 EBJ registered?

GM04 EBJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2004.

Is GM04 EBJ safe to buy?

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