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EF04 SFZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,500 mi
Last recorded66,500 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 SFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 66,500 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2026 66,500 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 64,558 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 61,554 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 58,147 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 54,964 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 53,232 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 46,911 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 43,718 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 39,172 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 27,194 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 27,192 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 16,318 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 11,689 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 9,011 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 8,350 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 7,498 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 6,955 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 5,124 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 4,677 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 4,313 miles

both front tyres deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2008 3,949 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 3,949 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre treads cracking

o/s/f tyre treads cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2007 2,617 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 SFZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SFZ, 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 SFZ registered?

EF04 SFZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 2004.

Is EF04 SFZ safe to buy?

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