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EA04 RBV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,183 mi
Last recorded127,183 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 127,183 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 127,183 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front + Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 116,106 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 97,427 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 91,750 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge 225/45/17

Pass 27 Jan 2015 82,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 72,315 miles

advise wear lip on front brake discs

offside front foglamp not working

rear brake pads appear to be very close to wear limit

Fail 5 Feb 2014 72,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

advise wear lip on front brake discs

offside front foglamp not working

rear brake pads appear to be very close to wear limit

Pass 15 Feb 2013 62,470 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 57,967 miles

advise crack in lens off side front fog lamp

advise oil leak top of engine around cam cover ?

near side rear tyre getting low on edge

off side front tyre wearing on edge

two bolts missing from exhaust centre mount bracket on gearbox exhaust still secure

Pass 27 Jan 2011 51,173 miles

front brake pads and brake discs approaching wear limit

Pass 3 Feb 2010 44,290 miles

advise slight wear front brake discs

Pass 26 Feb 2009 39,351 miles

advise slight wear on front brake discs

rear brake pads pos getting low

Pass 1 Mar 2008 31,412 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 21,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 RBV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RBV, 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 RBV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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