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EN04 VDE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,196 mi
Last recorded122,196 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 VDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 122,196 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s/f fog light inop

Pass 2 Nov 2021 118,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very close to cord on inner edge too (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

wet test carried out & undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2021 118,353 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very close to cord on inner edge too (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

wet test carried out & undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2020 115,028 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 110,865 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 110,865 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control atm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 105,256 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 100,410 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 94,398 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 94,532 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 83,600 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 72,766 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 72,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 62,482 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 57,400 miles

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2011 53,217 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 50,645 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK TOP MOUNTS,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED

Pass 10 Sep 2009 44,178 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

unable to inspect brake master cylinder , front suspension & steering fully due to covers fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2009 44,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to inspect brake master cylinder , front suspension & steering fully due to covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2008 36,302 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2007 29,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 29,440 miles

Nearside 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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EN04 VDE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EN04 VDE, 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 EN04 VDE registered?

EN04 VDE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 July 2004.

Is EN04 VDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN04 VDE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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