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EG04 XXL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,521 mi
Last recorded124,521 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 124,521 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 121,946 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 120,279 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 118,008 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 115,784 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 113,514 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 113,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 107,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 103,051 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 97,519 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip smaller then 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 97,518 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip smaller then 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 92,479 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 86,184 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 86,184 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 80,327 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 73,585 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 60,827 miles

Advise tracking

EM light on

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 23 Aug 2012 54,427 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Aug 2012 54,427 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 47,908 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 42,239 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 35,022 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 28,181 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 23,572 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 XXL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EG04 XXL registered?

EG04 XXL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2004.

Is EG04 XXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG04 XXL shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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