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H9 GTL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

119,794 mi
Last recorded119,794 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 GTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 119,794 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 119,677 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 115,413 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 112,303 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 108,226 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 104,470 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 102,095 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 98,974 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 203,399 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

minor oil leak from front of engine

Fail 22 Jul 2019 203,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

minor oil leak from front of engine

Pass 18 Sep 2018 94,343 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 92,783 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 87,412 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 72,645 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2015 72,643 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2014 63,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 54,786 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 54,786 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 48,342 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 48,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 39,149 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 36,653 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 36,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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H9 GTL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 H9 GTL, 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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H9 GTL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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