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EK54 EDU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

100,330 mi
Last recorded100,330 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 EDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 100,330 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 97,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm bush starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Lower suspension arm bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Mar 2018 89,382 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 89,371 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 86,835 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 81,962 miles

Front And Rear Brake Discs Worn

Front N/S Tyre Worn On The Edges

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)

Slight Play In The Front O/S Wheel Bearing

Pass 29 May 2015 76,051 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 70,948 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 10 Aug 2013 65,481 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 62,096 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 57,317 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 48,930 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 38,261 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 33,033 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 27,707 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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EK54 EDU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EK54 EDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK54 EDU registered?

EK54 EDU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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