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AP04 EJV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,735 mi
Last recorded140,735 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 EJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 140,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 125,837 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 120,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2021

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 119,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges heavily worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 115,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 111,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 111,299 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 107,839 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 101,465 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint arm behind wheel (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 94,614 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 87,175 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 79,264 miles

nearside parking brake reduced effect

Pass 21 Jan 2013 72,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 66,216 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 57,671 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 46,510 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 46,497 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 25,495 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 15,772 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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AP04 EJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP04 EJV, 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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AP04 EJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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