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AV04 EFH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

177,001 mi
Last recorded177,001 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 EFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 177,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both pipe and both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front ones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

multi chip on screen

Fail 3 Apr 2019 177,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both pipe and both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front ones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

multi chip on screen

Pass 25 Mar 2018 167,177 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine and under covers fitted

multi chip on screen

Fail 25 Mar 2018 167,177 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine and under covers fitted

multi chip on screen

Pass 1 Apr 2017 158,842 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

chip on screen

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2017 158,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

chip on screen

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 149,891 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexi joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front one (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine covers and bottom covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2015 140,947 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 132,788 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 132,788 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 122,025 miles

Door ajar light on

Inner brake pads can not be checked

Fail 26 Mar 2013 121,860 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Inner brake pads can not be checked

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 118,223 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 118,807 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 102,556 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 94,558 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 94,558 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 89,019 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 66,702 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 EFH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AV04 EFH, 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 EFH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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