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ET04 WPF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

140,325 mi
Last recorded140,325 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 WPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2025 140,325 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 140,214 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 136,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 133,835 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive via engine lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 129,132 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 118,187 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 104,528 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 104,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 85,788 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2017 85,786 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2016 74,158 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 64,871 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 56,023 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 49,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight damage nearside rear wheel.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 43,218 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2011 36,293 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 31,872 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 28,416 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 23,746 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 18,310 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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ET04 WPF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ET04 WPF, 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 ET04 WPF registered?

ET04 WPF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 June 2004.

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