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EA54 SBU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

66,034 mi
Last recorded66,034 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 66,034 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 17 Oct 2025 59,192 miles

Central Rear Brake pressure storage reservoir has minor corrosion corrosions rear both side . (1.1.9 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is rear rusty

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is rusty .rear

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 51,667 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 50,362 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 49,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 49,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 49,515 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 49,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 48,697 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 48,697 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2019 47,712 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 47,712 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 46,825 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 46,825 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 46,170 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 45,581 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 45,581 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 44,045 miles

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

exhaust mounting broken but still supported

Fail 24 Oct 2015 44,045 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust mounting broken but still supported

Pass 17 Oct 2014 41,039 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 38,895 miles

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

parking brake pedal rubber missing.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 37,249 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 37,249 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 34,430 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 30,141 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 25,525 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 21,295 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 16,246 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 16,246 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 SBU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 SBU, 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 SBU registered?

EA54 SBU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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