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EA04 BXG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,264 mi
Last recorded91,264 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 BXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 91,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bush deteriorated but still serviceable. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 88,474 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 86,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

advise closer inspection to offside rear seat belt does not retract sometimes when fully extended

engine bay restricted view

vehicle under tray

Fail 3 Jan 2019 86,702 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

advise closer inspection to offside rear seat belt does not retract sometimes when fully extended

engine bay restricted view

vehicle under tray

Pass 10 Jan 2018 84,622 miles

Boot release handle faulty.

Fail 10 Jan 2018 84,622 miles

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

Boot release handle faulty.

Pass 12 Jan 2017 81,352 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 78,416 miles

engine leaking oil requires attention

Pass 16 Jan 2015 75,502 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 69,775 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 69,156 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 59,471 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 51,099 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 51,099 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 40,729 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 33,948 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 28,039 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 28,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EA04 BXG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EA04 BXG, 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 EA04 BXG registered?

EA04 BXG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is EA04 BXG safe to buy?

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