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EK54 EDX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

192,954 mi
Last recorded192,954 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 EDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 192,954 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 184,515 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 171,631 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 161,290 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 157,414 miles

Offside door mirror discouled

Fail 28 Jan 2021 157,414 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn tie bar [ front to back ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside door mirror discouled

Pass 16 Jan 2020 152,263 miles

both front tyres perished in tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

play in both front anti roll bar link rods

play in both rear anti roll bar link rods

Pass 24 Jan 2019 137,822 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 119,420 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 98,841 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 98,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 91,590 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 78,388 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 78,368 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 66,979 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 56,288 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 44,046 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 44,046 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 33,014 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 30,596 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 30,596 miles

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

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

front brake inbalance on limit

Pass 14 Aug 2008 25,723 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 20,429 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 EDX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EK54 EDX, 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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EK54 EDX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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