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EO04 EGX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,637 mi
Last recorded122,637 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 EGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 122,637 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns/os on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 116,511 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 116,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 May 2014 100,023 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 79,179 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2013 79,179 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 69,400 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 56,583 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 51,155 miles

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

esp lamp on (module malfuntion)?

Fail 20 Apr 2010 51,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

esp lamp on (module malfuntion)?

Pass 1 Apr 2009 49,237 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 44,060 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 30,806 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 30,806 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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EO04 EGX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EO04 EGX, 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 EO04 EGX registered?

EO04 EGX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2004.

Is EO04 EGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO04 EGX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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