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EJ54 AFX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

111,510 mi
Last recorded111,510 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 AFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 111,510 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 100,763 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 May 2022 100,763 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 99,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat has slight crack in weld (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside front fog is missing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective in front of axle (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 99,915 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat has slight crack in weld (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside front fog is missing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective in front of axle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 94,949 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 94,941 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 94,608 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Worn and Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle Both Sides (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 94,498 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Worn and Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle Both Sides (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 84,502 miles

Both offside tyres have been run soft. sidewall is marked

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH Sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Service overdue light on

Fail 4 Dec 2018 84,502 miles

Both offside tyres have been run soft. sidewall is marked

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH Sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service overdue light on

Pass 4 Oct 2017 71,295 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2017 71,847 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 66,326 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 66,326 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 62,856 miles

Centre child seat fitted

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

UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

n/s/r tyre has A NAIL

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2015 60,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2013 56,309 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2013 56,309 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 39,297 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 28,804 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 26,679 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 22,056 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 22,056 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 20,485 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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EJ54 AFX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EJ54 AFX, 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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EJ54 AFX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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