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EA54 EKP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

124,729 mi
Last recorded124,729 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 EKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 124,729 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 124,728 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 118,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 118,413 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 114,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 114,168 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 111,867 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 108,687 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 103,429 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 103,429 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 100,101 miles

Front offside and near side brake discs worn got lipped

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and near sidse (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover and tray obstruction underside of components

Pass 29 Sep 2016 97,553 miles

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection of certain components.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate deteriorating. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing at input end. (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Damage to brake back plate and out of shape.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing at input end. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Damage to tyre outer sidewall.

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

Service exceeded by 179 days as indicated in dash display.

Fail 29 Sep 2016 97,553 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall damaged and has a cut deep enough to reach cords. (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection of certain components.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate deteriorating. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Aim too high and dazzling. (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Aim well above top line. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing at input end. (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Damage to brake back plate and out of shape.

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high Aim well above top line. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing at input end. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Damage to tyre outer sidewall.

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

Service exceeded by 179 days as indicated in dash display.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 94,371 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 91,280 miles

Engine Management Light Illuminated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 91,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine Management Light Illuminated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 87,474 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 874,474 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 84,574 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 131,421 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 127,750 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 72,629 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 61,323 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 43,011 miles

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

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

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 EKP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EKP, 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 EKP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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