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EA04 BYB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,419 mi
Last recorded106,419 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 BYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 106,419 miles

Coil spring corroded Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside and offside rear (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 100,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 100,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 93,629 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion around rear suspension components

Fail 20 Dec 2023 93,629 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion around rear suspension components

Pass 12 Dec 2022 86,524 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 79,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & inner edge wear (195 65 15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 73,099 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer edge wear

Fail 26 Nov 2020 73,028 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside front tyre outer edge wear

Pass 4 Dec 2019 65,932 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 65,932 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foremost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 57,911 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 22 Nov 2017 50,785 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 16 Nov 2016 44,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt foremost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 37,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 31,919 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2014 31,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 29,496 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 27,732 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 26,217 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 26,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 24,813 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 23,412 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 21,466 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 19,798 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 17,641 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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EA04 BYB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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