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AP54 EJL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,926 mi
Last recorded102,926 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 EJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 102,926 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 91,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SLIGHT CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 91,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SLIGHT CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 83,830 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 82,289 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 80,875 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 78,818 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front. (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 78,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre valve perished.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre valve perished.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front. (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 76,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread uneven

Under trays fitted to car.Unable to view all components

Fail 15 Jan 2016 76,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread uneven

Under trays fitted to car.Unable to view all components

Pass 14 Jan 2015 71,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 66,036 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

pad warning light on?

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 21 Jan 2013 61,348 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 61,348 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 54,771 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 50,025 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 35,759 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 20,222 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 26 Oct 2007 2,751 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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AP54 EJL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AP54 EJL, 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 AP54 EJL registered?

AP54 EJL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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