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GM04 EVD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,705 mi
Last recorded96,705 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 EVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 96,705 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides near brake flexible , i would highly recommend they are replaced soon (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear arches lower within 30 cm of rear outer lower seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Much surface corrosion present , need inspecting with cameras to check upper surfaces (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 96,705 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides near brake flexible , i would highly recommend they are replaced soon (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear arches lower within 30 cm of rear outer lower seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Much surface corrosion present , need inspecting with cameras to check upper surfaces (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 92,324 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 92,324 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 87,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward ball joint has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Only just meets requirements. On the limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 87,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward ball joint has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Only just meets requirements. On the limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 82,312 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 77,588 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 72,138 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 72,138 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 66,740 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 66,740 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 62,466 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides close to limit and going bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 62,466 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides close to limit and going bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 56,410 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 56,410 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 51,093 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 51,093 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 43,905 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 39,266 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 39,266 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 35,235 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 31,862 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 31,862 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 28,128 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 23,372 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 17,729 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 16,495 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 15,024 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 13,659 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 EVD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 GM04 EVD, 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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GM04 EVD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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