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EK04 XEY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

199,734 mi
Last recorded199,734 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 XEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 199,734 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 199,734 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 194,254 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear suspesion corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2022 192,482 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear susepsion corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2021 190,942 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

both headlight tarnished

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2020 189,535 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 3 Sep 2020 189,535 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 4 Sep 2019 187,843 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside rear light lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 183,456 miles

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 161,744 miles

engine light on

Pass 6 Sep 2016 138,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 132,462 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 128,832 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 126,028 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 123,265 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 118,897 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 118,897 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 109,073 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 109,072 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 91,935 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 74,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 17 Apr 2007 61,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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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EK04 XEY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EK04 XEY, 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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EK04 XEY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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