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EJ54 UMR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

42,153 mi
Last recorded42,153 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 42,153 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 19 Nov 2024 40,094 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 40,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 38,099 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective light corrosion on exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (l))

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 22 Nov 2022 36,105 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 34,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 33,523 miles

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

advise alignment

Fail 17 Nov 2020 33,523 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

advise alignment

Pass 22 Nov 2019 31,375 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 28,670 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 26,026 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 23,823 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 21,688 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 19,799 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 17,605 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 15,665 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 14,382 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)

unable to inspect brake master cylinder due to cover fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2010 13,184 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)

unable to test all steering /brake/ suspension components due to covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2009 11,976 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

unable to check all steering/brake/suspension as covers are fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2008 10,568 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 8,385 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 UMR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 UMR, 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 EJ54 UMR registered?

EJ54 UMR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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