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EA04 PUJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

91,763 mi
Last recorded91,763 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 PUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 91,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 89,937 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 88,130 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system supports are deteriorated

rear brake pads are low

rear subframe and springs are corroded

slight nsf headlight insecurity

Pass 25 Jul 2023 85,269 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 82,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 80,509 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 78,880 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 74,288 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 69,861 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 66,995 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 64,230 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 61,670 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 61,670 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 57,845 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 57,845 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 54,875 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 51,441 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 51,441 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 47,394 miles

both rear tyres staring to perish on outer sidewalls

Pass 6 Apr 2010 40,935 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 34,539 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 27,513 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 19,477 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 PUJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PUJ, 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 PUJ registered?

EA04 PUJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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