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AV04 EJE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,898 mi
Last recorded153,898 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 EJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 153,898 miles

Floor panels preventing full inspection of underside

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the brakehose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the brakehose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cuts to the inner tread area

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 143,640 miles

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

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

floor panels preventing full inspection of underside

Pass 8 Jun 2017 135,008 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 7 Jul 2016 125,192 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all greased in places (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (3.5.1i)

top covers under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 120,358 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 104,550 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 99,659 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 99,659 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 94,369 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 94,365 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 87,807 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 81,242 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 75,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s rear tyre perishing

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2008 75,257 miles

undertrays fitted

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

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Feb 2007 58,225 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre tread is at 3mm.

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 EJE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AV04 EJE, 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 EJE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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