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GX04 VTK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,718 mi
Last recorded59,718 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 VTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 59,718 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2026 59,717 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 58,564 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 57,561 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 57,561 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 56,698 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 55,446 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 53,317 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 52,271 miles

offside door mirror glass deteriorating

Fail 3 Sep 2020 52,270 miles

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

offside door mirror glass deteriorating

Pass 16 Aug 2019 50,879 miles

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

slight play in steering rack on offside

Pass 13 Aug 2018 48,951 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 8 Aug 2017 46,960 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 44,823 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 43,141 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 43,141 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 40,401 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 38,490 miles

Both rear and offside front tyres tread splitting but not to cords

Castor arm bushes starting to split

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 35,905 miles

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

offside tyre starting to crack up around tread area

Fail 7 Sep 2012 35,844 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

offside tyre starting to crack up around tread area

Pass 8 Sep 2011 33,189 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Sep 2010 30,527 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 27,360 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 23,602 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 19,546 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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GX04 VTK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GX04 VTK, 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 GX04 VTK registered?

GX04 VTK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2004.

Is GX04 VTK safe to buy?

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