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EF54 WDO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,626 mi
Last recorded164,626 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 164,626 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 130,359 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 130,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 98,538 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 98,538 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 96,751 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 96,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement ball joint pointing up. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement ball joint pointing up. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint pointing down. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box blowing. (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 84,749 miles

FUEL/OIL LEAK OBSCURED BY PLASTIC UNDER TRAYS

Fail 19 Apr 2016 84,749 miles

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

FUEL/OIL LEAK OBSCURED BY PLASTIC UNDER TRAYS

Pass 10 Jun 2015 72,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 55,699 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 34,795 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 13,375 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 11,925 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 10,901 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 10,901 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 9,571 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 8,625 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 6,948 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 WDO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel 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 WDO, 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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EF54 WDO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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