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EA04 RAX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

173,642 mi
Last recorded173,642 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 RAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 173,642 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 169,017 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 164,113 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 159,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 155,416 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 152,134 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 152,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 148,001 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 141,370 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 134,726 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 128,710 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 123,497 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 116,984 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 110,748 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 102,153 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 94,476 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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2008 68,730 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 43,902 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 RAX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 RAX, 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 RAX registered?

EA04 RAX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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