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EA54 RZR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,548 mi
Last recorded49,548 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 49,548 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s/f and o/s/f (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S AND O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear all rear axhall corroded and all the components

Fail 25 Feb 2025 49,544 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s/f and o/s/f (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S AND O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear all rear axhall corroded and all the components

Pass 28 Mar 2020 48,100 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 46,470 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 46,470 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 45,746 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 44,843 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 44,070 miles

Offside Front Drop link has small tear in joint gator

Fail 25 Nov 2015 44,070 miles

Offside Front Drop link has small tear in joint gator

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 43,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 43,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 41,740 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 38,553 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 34,263 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 30,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 30,163 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 26,394 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 20,666 miles

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)

n/s rear tyre nail

Pass 29 Nov 2007 16,013 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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EA54 RZR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EA54 RZR, 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 RZR registered?

EA54 RZR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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