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EO04 VUJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,276 mi
Last recorded115,276 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 VUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2023 115,276 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front. Rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake effort just met, will need attention.

Fail 7 Apr 2023 115,276 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front. Rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake effort just met, will need attention.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 105,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Lower ball joint has play and needs attention

Fail 11 Apr 2022 105,802 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Lower ball joint has play and needs attention

Pass 10 Apr 2021 99,154 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2020 88,604 miles

Cannot assess rear pads due to caliper design. Have advised presenter.

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 25 Mar 2019 79,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit at time of test have advised presenter (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 79,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit at time of test have advised presenter (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 73,941 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 73,792 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 66,486 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 59,121 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 56,326 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 51,123 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 48,600 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 44,391 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 41,177 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 37,880 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 33,659 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 28,602 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 22,895 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 22,895 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 VUJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EO04 VUJ, 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 VUJ registered?

EO04 VUJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2004.

Is EO04 VUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO04 VUJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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