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DE04 EBC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,150 mi
Last recorded98,150 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 EBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 98,150 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 95,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 95,791 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 95,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near rear flexi brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near rear flexi brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 95,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near rear flexi brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near rear flexi brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 90,454 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 86,764 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 86,124 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 86,124 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 May 2017 83,515 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 80,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, lower on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has cut in wall not to cords

Pass 15 May 2015 78,150 miles

Rear Pads 60% worn

Fail 15 May 2015 78,150 miles

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

Rear Pads 60% worn

Pass 17 May 2014 75,050 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 71,643 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 65,792 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 59,255 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 59,255 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 50,501 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 50,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 41,274 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 36,313 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 36,008 miles

unable to check underside properly due to covers

Pass 12 Mar 2007 29,165 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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DE04 EBC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE04 EBC, 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 DE04 EBC registered?

DE04 EBC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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