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AEZ 2656

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,440 mi
Last recorded162,440 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEZ 2656
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 162,440 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust hanger broke on rear exhaust not insecure

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 13 Jul 2016 162,438 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust hanger broke on rear exhaust not insecure

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2015 152,120 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 152,113 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 135,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

f/brake discs worn

r/ exhaust mounting broken

r/brake discs worn

Fail 9 Jan 2014 135,049 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

f/brake discs worn

r/ exhaust mounting broken

r/brake discs worn

Pass 8 Dec 2012 123,852 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 115,938 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 115,920 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 105,988 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs very low

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 18 Oct 2010 105,988 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs very low

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 8 Oct 2009 88,577 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)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 71,153 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 71,153 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 51,815 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 47,021 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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AEZ 2656 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AEZ 2656, 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 AEZ 2656 registered?

AEZ 2656 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is AEZ 2656 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEZ 2656 shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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