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MC04 GAV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

70,196 mi
Last recorded70,196 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 GAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 70,196 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 69,299 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 68,342 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 67,507 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 66,723 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 66,028 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 64,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 62,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Jun 2018 62,426 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection to underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Jun 2018 62,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Aug 2017 61,552 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 60,221 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 58,990 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 57,960 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 56,743 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 52,964 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 48,024 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 46,289 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 41,993 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,646 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 28,963 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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MC04 GAV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel 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 MC04 GAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MC04 GAV registered?

MC04 GAV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 August 2004.

Is MC04 GAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC04 GAV 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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