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MB04 GBX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,564 mi
Last recorded80,564 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 GBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 80,564 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 79,653 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 79,462 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 79,439 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 78,683 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 78,683 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 77,031 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 75,107 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 74,505 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine mill light on

Fail 10 Feb 2015 74,505 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine mill light on

Pass 10 Oct 2013 73,592 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 9 Oct 2013 73,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 3 Oct 2012 63,115 miles

drivers door mirror is slightly insecure

engine management light is illuminated

oil leak from engine and gearbox

Fail 2 Oct 2012 63,109 miles

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)

drivers door mirror is slightly insecure

engine management light is illuminated

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 15 Sep 2011 45,084 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Jul 2010 40,381 miles

cross strut bushes starting to split

Pass 24 Jun 2009 33,448 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 28,026 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 22,141 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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MB04 GBX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MB04 GBX, 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 MB04 GBX registered?

MB04 GBX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 2004.

Is MB04 GBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MB04 GBX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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