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GR04 LRV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

112,371 mi
Last recorded112,371 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 LRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 112,371 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 104,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 93,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s/f front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 91,866 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 91,120 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 89,886 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 89,301 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 87,919 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 85,999 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 84,139 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 80,171 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 77,899 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 75,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 72,954 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underside of vehicle covered by plastic shields

Pass 25 Apr 2012 67,257 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 62,722 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 58,888 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 51,386 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 43,669 miles

Knock from steering column

Fail 29 Jul 2008 43,669 miles

Knock from steering column

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 32,919 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 32,832 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GR04 LRV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 GR04 LRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GR04 LRV registered?

GR04 LRV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 2004.

Is GR04 LRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR04 LRV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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