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MB04 GXG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,471 mi
Last recorded111,471 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 GXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 111,471 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

exhaust corroded

n/s/r lower ball joint has some play

Pass 23 Mar 2018 104,567 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 94,620 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 82,929 miles

MOVEMENT IN REAR SUBFRAME AND ALL FOUR BUSHES WORN

Fail 23 Feb 2016 82,989 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported CENTRE AT GEARBOX MOUNT (7.1.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired BRAKE PIPE DISCONECTED FROM ESP UNIT (3.6.A.3) DANGEROUS

MOVEMENT IN REAR SUBFRAME AND ALL FOUR BUSHES WORN

Pass 13 Mar 2015 73,960 miles

slight corrosion starting on rear brake pipes

Fail 27 Feb 2015 73,917 miles

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

slight corrosion starting on rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Feb 2014 65,267 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 65,221 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 55,091 miles

corrosion starting on rear brake pipes

large plastic under guards limits testing

Fail 20 Feb 2012 45,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 45,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2011 40,892 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 36,063 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 32,333 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 28,205 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 28,205 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 23,905 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 GXG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 MB04 GXG, 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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MB04 GXG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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