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GX53 VOV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

34,228 mi
Last recorded34,228 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 VOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 34,228 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 30,275 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 30,226 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 29,822 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 29,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens 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 15 Jan 2021 29,222 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 28,867 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 27,831 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 27,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge due to been heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge due to been heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 15 Jan 2018 27,462 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 26,774 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 26,010 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 24,644 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 24,177 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 22,958 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 22,304 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 20,303 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 18,662 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 17,212 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 15,324 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

n/s/r tyre low on tread depth

o/s/r tyre low on tread depth (2.5mm)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 13,188 miles

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

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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GX53 VOV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This 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 GX53 VOV, 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 GX53 VOV registered?

GX53 VOV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is GX53 VOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX53 VOV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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