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EF04 FLD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

191,627 mi
Last recorded191,627 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 FLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 191,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 178,616 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 178,616 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 22 May 2018 169,501 miles

Front under tray fitted

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

engine management light on dash

Fail 14 May 2018 169,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front under tray fitted

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

engine management light on dash

Pass 10 May 2017 157,045 miles

205 / 55 / 16 tyres fitted

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses (1.7.5a)

Sill & inner wheel arch & underbody covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 144,381 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 125,828 miles

Engine light on

Fail 18 Nov 2014 125,828 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine light on

Pass 24 Oct 2013 114,488 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 89,813 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 79,349 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 73,101 miles

windscreen damage outside of swept area

Pass 12 May 2009 64,774 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 64,774 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 21 May 2008 50,607 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

damage to front windscreen outside swept area

Pass 17 May 2007 35,394 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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EF04 FLD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 EF04 FLD, 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 EF04 FLD registered?

EF04 FLD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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