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EG54 ZWJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

113,888 mi
Last recorded113,888 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG54 ZWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 113,888 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play x2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 113,860 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play x2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 111,991 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 111,977 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 110,464 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 108,610 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 107,624 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 107,612 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 107,379 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 102,849 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 100,135 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 95,593 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play OS+NS (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 95,592 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play OS+NS (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 83,637 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 83,632 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 71,141 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 71,141 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 59,707 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 59,643 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 50,020 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 41,131 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 34,077 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 28,108 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 20,720 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 15,803 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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EG54 ZWJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EG54 ZWJ, 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 EG54 ZWJ registered?

EG54 ZWJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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