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EA54 SDV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

90,997 mi
Last recorded90,997 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 90,997 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 90,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 88,144 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 84,941 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 82,283 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 80,611 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 78,087 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 76,017 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 73,743 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 71,754 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 71,754 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 69,515 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 67,837 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 67,837 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 64,589 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 60,612 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 60,612 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 55,845 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Nov 2012 55,755 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2011 50,525 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2011 50,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2010 42,530 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 36,081 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 36,081 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 27,912 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 22,571 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 SDV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SDV, 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 SDV registered?

EA54 SDV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2004.

Is EA54 SDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA54 SDV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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