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GM04 PCX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,822 mi
Last recorded136,822 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 136,822 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

anti roll droplink rubbers split nearside and offside

Fail 21 May 2026 136,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

anti roll droplink rubbers split nearside and offside

Pass 27 May 2025 134,275 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 134,260 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 131,602 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 128,399 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 126,190 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 123,632 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 121,226 miles

Offside Rear tyre crack on thread

Fail 26 May 2020 121,226 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre crack on thread

Pass 21 May 2019 119,590 miles

nearside rear shock absorber worn

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Fail 20 May 2019 119,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top one of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber worn

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 22 May 2018 117,327 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber worn (very bouncy)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 112,767 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 112,057 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 106,440 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 97,468 miles

offside rear tyre has screw in it

Pass 25 Jun 2013 87,634 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 78,501 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 69,133 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 59,222 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 49,756 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 49,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2008 40,626 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 31,191 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 PCX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PCX, 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 PCX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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