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GM04 PWE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

48,683 mi
Last recorded48,683 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 48,683 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 48,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake modification unsafe Caliper has inadiqute welded repair to bottom fixing securing caliper to carrier. (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 39,936 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 37,457 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 37,396 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 36,794 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 35,898 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 34,720 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 33,528 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 32,113 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 30,165 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 28,468 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 28,436 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 26,169 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 24,321 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 22,440 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 20,672 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 17,965 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 15,249 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 12,890 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 9,719 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 PWE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PWE, 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 PWE registered?

GM04 PWE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 2004.

Is GM04 PWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM04 PWE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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