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EF54 EAG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,283 mi
Last recorded126,283 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 EAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 126,283 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 108,660 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 90,234 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 83,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 81,700 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 81,695 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 79,099 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 76,445 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 73,070 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 69,680 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 63,420 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 63,419 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 59,141 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 55,576 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 49,768 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r coil spring corroded

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 17 Jan 2012 45,112 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 39,525 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 33,394 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 33,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 27,217 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 23,205 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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EF54 EAG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EF54 EAG, 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 EF54 EAG registered?

EF54 EAG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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