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EO54 EEV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,929 mi
Last recorded108,929 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 EEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 108,929 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf and osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged defective (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear sub frame and suspenion arms corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2025 108,927 miles

Rear Service brake lagging in operation both rear (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf and osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged defective (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear sub frame and suspenion arms corroded

Rear visibility poor to inspect rear inner pads

Pass 24 Sep 2024 106,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 102,852 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 100,869 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 97,427 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 95,246 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight knock (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides into calipers and along the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on the wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 90,942 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 90,942 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 86,820 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 86,820 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear inner (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 82,110 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 82,108 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 82,033 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 75,657 miles

Parking brake performance 17% limit is 16%

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 70,161 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 66,018 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight damage in windscreen "A" and "B" zones

Fail 20 Mar 2014 65,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight damage in windscreen "A" and "B" zones

Pass 27 Mar 2013 60,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2013 60,024 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 55,112 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 52,195 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake pads & discs worn.

Pass 28 Jan 2011 52,195 miles

rear brake pads & discs worn.

Pass 2 Feb 2010 40,916 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 40,916 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 25,307 miles

parkbrake lever travel

Pass 12 Sep 2007 21,314 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)

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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EO54 EEV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 EO54 EEV, 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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EO54 EEV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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