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GM04 FPF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

124,590 mi
Last recorded124,590 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 FPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 124,590 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake near end of reserve travel

Pass 5 Feb 2025 110,428 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 110,425 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 99,981 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 99,979 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 92,994 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 84,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Dec 2020 77,158 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 77,158 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 71,711 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 71,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 66,517 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 66,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 63,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cut in side wall.

Pass 30 Sep 2016 60,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 55,829 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 55,829 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 50,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 45,231 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 45,231 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/front tyre low tread on outer edge and near wear bars(still legal)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 37,996 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Management Malfunction Light On

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S and N/S Rear Tyres on wear bars(still legal)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 33,436 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 26,239 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 26,239 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 19,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 19,686 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 19,458 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 18,023 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 FPF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 FPF, 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 FPF registered?

GM04 FPF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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