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E2 EAB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,278 mi
Last recorded95,278 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 EAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 95,278 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 91,668 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear/ Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 91,668 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear/ Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 85,379 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 79,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S + O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 72,552 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 72,552 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 69,312 miles

SERVICE DUE

Pass 10 Feb 2020 68,241 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 65,149 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 56,774 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 56,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm facing down (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 51,852 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 48,833 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 42,737 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction 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)

park brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 30 Sep 2013 42,737 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction 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)

park brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 26 Sep 2012 39,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 36,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Fail 28 Sep 2011 36,039 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 31,552 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 29,021 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 23,677 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 1 Oct 2007 16,778 miles

Parking brake pedal travel does not leave much in reserve

Fail 1 Oct 2007 16,778 miles

Parking brake pedal travel does not leave much in reserve

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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E2 EAB 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 E2 EAB, 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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E2 EAB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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