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EA04 RCU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,841 mi
Last recorded117,841 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 RCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 117,841 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2022 117,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 97,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 79,099 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 59,133 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 59,133 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 46,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 46,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 44,242 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 42,311 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 42,310 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 40,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust bracket corroded and broken

near and offside rear brake pipes corroded at flexi hoses

Pass 29 Aug 2013 37,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 37,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 33,256 miles

SRS airbag warning lamp indicates a fault

nearside rear suspension coil spring is broken at the lower extremity

Pass 3 Aug 2011 29,201 miles

advise wheel alignment adjustment to prevent further premature tyre wear

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

small cut on outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

small dent on inner rim of nearside front alloy wheel

Fail 3 Aug 2011 29,200 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

advise wheel alignment adjustment to prevent further premature tyre wear

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

small cut on outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

small dent on inner rim of nearside front alloy wheel

Pass 16 Jun 2010 24,971 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 20,821 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 15,662 miles

near and offside rear tyres worn

Pass 19 Apr 2007 11,013 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 RCU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RCU, 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 RCU registered?

EA04 RCU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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