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EX04 MSY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,070 mi
Last recorded124,070 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 MSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 124,070 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 120,759 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 120,744 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2024 115,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 108,924 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 103,494 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 97,794 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 97,778 miles

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2020 95,039 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2020 95,039 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 89,712 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 85,428 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Mirror glass has gone dark (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 May 2018 85,428 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Rear High level stop lamp not working

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Mirror glass has gone dark (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 80,396 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 80,364 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine mill light on dash

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

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

Offside Front Outer Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 75,781 miles

o/s/r tyre inner side wall cracking up

Pass 24 Apr 2013 68,417 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 62,226 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 62,226 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 57,039 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 57,039 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 49,696 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 49,696 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 42,184 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 33,793 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 33,792 miles

Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Front Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 24,772 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 24,772 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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EX04 MSY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 EX04 MSY, 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 EX04 MSY registered?

EX04 MSY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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The MOT history for EX04 MSY shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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