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AV04 EDL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,915 mi
Last recorded114,915 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 EDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 114,915 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 114,910 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 114,871 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2022 109,674 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 108,158 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 106,453 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 106,453 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 105,118 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 104,027 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 103,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 102,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 101,074 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 98,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 91,861 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 82,821 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 82,821 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 73,627 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Mar 2011 73,627 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Mar 2010 63,482 miles

N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK HAS A SPLIT GATER. (UPPER)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 52,916 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 52,916 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 43,078 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 32,361 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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AV04 EDL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AV04 EDL, 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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AV04 EDL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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