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EG04 XXK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,740 mi
Last recorded98,740 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 98,740 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 90,645 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 90,638 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 82,942 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 70,789 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 67,335 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 57,756 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 56,029 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 56,029 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 50,085 miles

front brake pads low

nearside @ offside rear tyres worn just on 1.6mm limit

Fail 29 Aug 2012 42,927 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 42,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2011 35,253 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 29,636 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 29,636 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 24,117 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 24,117 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 19,182 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 13,939 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 XXK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 EG04 XXK, 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 XXK registered?

EG04 XXK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 August 2004.

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The MOT history for EG04 XXK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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