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EF54 UYL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,069 mi
Last recorded127,069 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 UYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 127,069 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 121,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Aug 2018 637,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 103,571 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 103,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall damaged (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 97,573 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 90,118 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 90,050 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 78,133 miles

offside rear tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Jul 2014 78,121 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2013 68,442 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 68,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 59,335 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 48,821 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 38,840 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 38,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 34,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 28,306 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 21,922 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 UYL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UYL, 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 EF54 UYL registered?

EF54 UYL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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