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EF04 GYX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,941 mi
Last recorded71,941 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 GYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 71,941 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)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 71,941 miles

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

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

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 27 Jul 2016 63,909 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres tread depth getting low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 63,723 miles

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

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

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres tread depth getting low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 54,012 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 54,010 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 50,255 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 45,962 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,518 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 34,740 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 28,928 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 24,822 miles

brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Jul 2008 20,023 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 14,980 miles

o/s/f tyre inner side wall starting to crack

Fail 24 Jul 2007 14,960 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracks in inner side wall

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 GYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF04 GYX registered?

EF04 GYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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The MOT history for EF04 GYX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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