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EA54 EKD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

231,191 mi
Last recorded231,191 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 EKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 231,191 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 231,191 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 223,833 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2021 223,833 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 215,902 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 215,902 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 207,755 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 207,755 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 193,090 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 176,046 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 159,069 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 141,652 miles

brake pipes above undertrays

front tyres worn on outside edges

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2015 141,652 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pipes above undertrays

front tyres worn on outside edges

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2014 130,435 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above undertrays

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2014 130,435 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above undertrays

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2013 119,293 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above undertrays

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2013 119,293 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above undertrays

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2012 109,170 miles

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

power steering fluid low

Fail 16 Aug 2012 109,170 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

power steering fluid low

Pass 22 Aug 2011 99,957 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 99,901 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 89,202 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 89,202 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 78,367 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 67,061 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 55,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f headlamp aim weak kick-off pattern

spare wheel fitted to front axle

Pass 1 Sep 2007 55,672 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f headlamp aim weak kick-off pattern

spare wheel fitted to front axle

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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EA54 EKD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 EA54 EKD, 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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EA54 EKD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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