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EJ54 KWR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,067 mi
Last recorded119,067 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 KWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 119,067 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear indicators faded

Most rear suspension arm bushes perished.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 119,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

Both rear brake discs corroded, lipped and worn.

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear indicators faded

Most rear suspension arm bushes perished.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Some grinding noise from n/s/r wheel on rotation. Further investigation advised.

Pass 10 Oct 2016 110,145 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Signs of o/s/r brake running hot. All ok during test.

Fail 8 Oct 2016 110,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Signs of o/s/r brake running hot. All ok during test.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 100,565 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on edges. 205/55R16 91V Bridgestones fitted

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 93,009 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 83,003 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 83,003 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 70,824 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2011 59,834 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)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 51,290 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 43,709 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 35,241 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 25,298 miles

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

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 KWR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EJ54 KWR, 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 KWR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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