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EN04 ZYW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,675 mi
Last recorded120,675 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 ZYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 120,675 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. System may require repair or adjustment

Slight damage to the offside rear light unit

Fail 4 Nov 2022 120,550 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. System may require repair or adjustment

Slight damage to the offside rear light unit

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Oct 2021 111,247 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 111,186 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroding

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 103,403 miles

Nearside headlamp slightly tarnish

Offside rear tyre getting low

Fail 6 Nov 2020 103,343 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside headlamp slightly tarnish

Offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 11 May 2019 93,687 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on its inner edges

Pass 12 May 2018 85,801 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 May 2017 76,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 67,145 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 58,582 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 52,183 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 52,181 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 46,622 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,629 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 35,328 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 22,751 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

o/s side repeater slightly damaged

Pass 19 May 2009 9,902 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 7,781 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 5,038 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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EN04 ZYW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZYW, 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 ZYW registered?

EN04 ZYW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 August 2004.

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