CarVerify

Free Car Check

GU04 EBX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,310 mi
Last recorded120,310 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 EBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 120,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 104,913 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 104,913 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 May 2017 93,716 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 93,716 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 78,292 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 78,292 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 68,460 miles

front disc s lipped

front pads 75 percent wear

n/s/f wheel arch cover adrift

slight front brake imbalance

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 58,873 miles

Both rear discs pitting

Nearside front (front most) lower arm bush deteriorating

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall perishing

Nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

Offside front (front most) lower arm bush deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 58,872 miles

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

Both rear discs pitting

Nearside front (front most) lower arm bush deteriorating

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall perishing

Nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

Offside front (front most) lower arm bush deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 54,195 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 50,072 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 44,363 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 39,882 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 34,660 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 34,624 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2008 29,661 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 22,445 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GU04 EBX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GU04 EBX, 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

How do I check the history of GU04 EBX?

You can check the full history of GU04 EBX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GU04 EBX registered?

GU04 EBX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is GU04 EBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU04 EBX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GU04 EBX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GU04 EBX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.