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CE54 EYJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,489 mi
Last recorded90,489 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 EYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 90,489 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2014 90,489 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 82,105 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2014 82,105 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 73,442 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 62,175 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 61,599 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 61,599 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 56,822 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 45,525 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 45,525 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

TYRES = l/h/f - 2.0mm. ; r/h/r - 2.5mm. = recommend new.

front pads = light on soon - front discs also recommended.

front thrust arm bushes cracked = recommend new.

gouge in wall - l/h/r tyre.

no buttons on front belts.

Pass 15 Oct 2007 38,354 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre. No sign of deflation.

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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CE54 EYJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE54 EYJ, 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 CE54 EYJ registered?

CE54 EYJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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