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EG04 XXJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,544 mi
Last recorded59,544 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 XXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 59,544 miles

Offside Front tyre wall cut

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak under gearbox ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front headlamp slightly deglazed on front

both headlamps deteriorated

engine management warning light on dash

Fail 30 Jan 2018 59,539 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both side (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front tyre wall cut

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak under gearbox ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlamps deteriorated

engine management warning light on dash

Pass 20 Jan 2017 49,234 miles

Engine management lamp on.

Offside front tyre worn on outer tread. Advise tracking if has not recently been done.

Offside rear tyre very close to limit.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 38,077 miles

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

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

e m light on

Fail 8 Jan 2016 38,077 miles

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

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

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

e m light on

Pass 24 Jan 2015 30,149 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 23 Jan 2014 27,564 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 27,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 25,473 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres cracking on sidewall

rear seats folded down at time of test rear seat belts untested

Pass 3 Oct 2012 25,473 miles

both front tyres cracking on sidewall

rear seats folded down at time of test rear seat belts untested

Pass 12 Aug 2011 23,248 miles

unable to inspect brake master cylinder due to cover fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2010 20,298 miles

Unable to fully inspect brake pivot, steering, suspension, brake lines and fuel lines due to covers fitted.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 17,629 miles

unable to check steering brake master pivit suspension mounts fully as covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2008 14,264 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 9,955 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 XXJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XXJ, 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 XXJ registered?

EG04 XXJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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