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EG04 VSV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

226,320 mi
Last recorded226,320 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 VSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 226,320 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake warning lamp fault displayed on dash

offside front wing damaged

Fail 14 Dec 2023 226,310 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake warning lamp fault displayed on dash

offside front wing damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2014 68,136 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 68,136 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 64,157 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 60,006 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 56,531 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 51,655 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 45,472 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 38,524 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 30,490 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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EG04 VSV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EG04 VSV, 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 EG04 VSV registered?

EG04 VSV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is EG04 VSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG04 VSV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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