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GR52 ETA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,595 mi
Last recorded63,595 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR52 ETA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 63,595 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rotted/snapped off system (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 61,649 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule fronts and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective middle mounting snapped/rotted off system (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle/sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine and underbody covers fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2025 61,649 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule fronts and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective middle mounting snapped/rotted off system (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle/sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2024 60,580 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2023 59,155 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 56,964 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2021 54,037 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 52,773 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 48,328 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear arm inner bushes slight play / deteriorating / de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 43,961 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 41,241 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 37,975 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 35,775 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 33,543 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 30,695 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 30,695 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 27,081 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 22,303 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 22,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2010 16,774 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 15,298 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 12,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 12,699 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 10,912 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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GR52 ETA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GR52 ETA, 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 GR52 ETA registered?

GR52 ETA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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