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EF04 SGU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,484 mi
Last recorded87,484 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 87,484 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre inner edges slightly worn

Fail 22 Sep 2018 87,483 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front & rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbone arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four brake discs has surface corrosion

parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustment or repair

Pass 7 Aug 2017 87,482 miles

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

all 4 brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2017 87,481 miles

Direction indicator does not face the front both front (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

all 4 brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 86,564 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover and under tray fitted

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 20 Jun 2016 86,564 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover and under tray fitted

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Jan 2015 86,500 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 80,620 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 74,669 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 74,669 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 70,560 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 70,560 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 60,704 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 60,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 51,314 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 51,314 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 41,215 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 30,377 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 SGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 EF04 SGU, 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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EF04 SGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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