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EO54 TXP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,056 mi
Last recorded133,056 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 TXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 133,056 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak rear differential but not execessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 133,056 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak rear differential but not execessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 125,824 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material line to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material line to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material line to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear differential slightly noisy

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2018 125,702 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material line to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material line to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material line to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear differential slightly noisy

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2017 116,376 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 111,647 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 111,647 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 101,165 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 96,625 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 88,365 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 141,145 miles

engine management light on

Pass 13 Feb 2012 83,348 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 81,536 miles

exhaust center mounting deteriorating

Fail 21 Oct 2011 81,536 miles

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

exhaust center mounting deteriorating

Pass 20 Oct 2010 75,339 miles

Center exhaust mounting is corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2010 75,339 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Center exhaust mounting is corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2009 65,269 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside & offside front tyres worn below limit on shoulders

parking brake warning lamp lit (brake operates normally)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 65,269 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside & offside front tyres worn below limit on shoulders

parking brake warning lamp lit (brake operates normally)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 51,025 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 35,139 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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EO54 TXP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TXP, 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 TXP registered?

EO54 TXP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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