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EO54 EFK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,696 mi
Last recorded175,696 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 EFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 175,696 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 175,672 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 168,580 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 159,952 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 159,934 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 154,077 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 147,095 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 138,919 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 123,601 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 123,600 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 107,266 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 107,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 May 2010 91,567 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 91,567 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 69,746 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 52,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 52,809 miles

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 EFK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EFK, 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 EO54 EFK registered?

EO54 EFK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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