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EO04 VUH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,618 mi
Last recorded118,618 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 VUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 118,618 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 107,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 92,970 miles

Surface corrosion to components on the rear

Fail 19 Dec 2020 92,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Surface corrosion to components on the rear

Pass 20 Dec 2019 85,412 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 85,410 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 73,416 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 73,416 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 63,815 miles

Central Lower Oil leak gear oil ()

Fail 19 Dec 2017 63,815 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Central Lower Oil leak gear oil ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 59,808 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 59,808 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 56,143 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 53,457 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 53,457 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 49,773 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 46,011 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2012 46,011 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 43,373 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 43,373 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 39,394 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 35,121 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 30,715 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 25,588 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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EO04 VUH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VUH, 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 EO04 VUH registered?

EO04 VUH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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