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EA54 RZK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,250 mi
Last recorded88,250 miles
Recorded on2 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 RZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2020 88,250 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))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 79,613 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Nov 2017 75,433 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 75,433 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 72,720 miles

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

child seat fitted rear

front spoiler damaged

oil leaks engine

Fail 18 Nov 2016 72,720 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket fractured/corroded (7.1.1)

front spoiler damaged

oil leaks engine

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

child seat fitted rear

Pass 26 Oct 2015 69,180 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 88,340 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 56,493 miles

EML displayed

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 56,493 miles

EML displayed

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 47,565 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 40,506 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)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 36,536 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 30,604 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 25,226 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 15,696 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 15,695 miles

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

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

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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EA54 RZK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EA54 RZK, 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 EA54 RZK registered?

EA54 RZK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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