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AP04 WCE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

138,010 mi
Last recorded138,010 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 WCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 138,010 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 137,209 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 132,777 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 131,261 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 129,608 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 127,323 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 121,636 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 115,690 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear spring

oil leak

rear brake pads getting low

rear brake pipes

Fail 9 Feb 2016 115,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear spring

oil leak

rear brake pads getting low

rear brake pipes

Pass 30 Mar 2015 103,286 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 90,888 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2014 90,888 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 88,518 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2012 84,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 May 2012 84,724 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 72,267 miles

Majority of underside of vehicle covered with plastic trim, unable to check all prescribed areas

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 May 2011 72,267 miles

Majority of underside of vehicle covered with plastic trim, unable to check all prescribed areas

Pass 24 May 2010 70,944 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 70,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 68,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 68,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 60,945 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 55,266 miles

Front brake discs ribbed

Offside rear tyre worn to 1.6-2.0mm

ill areas,parts of steering,suspension,brake and fuel systems could not be checked,covered in or not accessible

Fail 22 Aug 2007 55,266 miles

Front brake discs ribbed

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside rear tyre worn to 1.6-2.0mm

ill areas,parts of steering,suspension,brake and fuel systems could not be checked,covered in or not accessible

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 WCE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AP04 WCE, 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 AP04 WCE registered?

AP04 WCE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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