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GR04 TWW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

194,544 mi
Last recorded194,544 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 TWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 194,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 194,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 187,496 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 187,496 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 180,613 miles

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

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 3 Jul 2020 175,073 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 175,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn ball joint arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 167,446 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 161,390 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 161,291 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 156,898 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 156,898 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 134,857 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 134,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 115,927 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 97,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 79,345 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 60,310 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 60,310 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 58,989 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 58,989 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 53,233 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 46,596 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 40,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Unable to see testable items due to extensive use of plastic covers

Pass 20 Jul 2007 26,836 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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GR04 TWW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GR04 TWW, 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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GR04 TWW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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