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EA04 BYF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,835 mi
Last recorded51,835 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 BYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 51,835 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 51,651 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 50,487 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 49,246 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 48,507 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 46,705 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 45,495 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 44,313 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 42,995 miles

undertrays fitted.

Pass 19 Mar 2015 40,510 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 38,306 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2014 38,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 35,710 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 33,234 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 29,789 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 26,542 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 22,456 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 18,410 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 18,405 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 14,794 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 BYF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BYF, 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 BYF registered?

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

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