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EX04 VAJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,445 mi
Last recorded138,445 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 VAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 138,445 miles

Handbrake reserve travel low

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 136,314 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 132,769 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 132,769 miles

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

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

Offside Window damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 114,003 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 109,358 miles

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

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

hand brake % close to limit

Pass 30 Jun 2017 103,245 miles

Engine belt type bearing noise!!

Front nearside brake binding slightly.

Fail 30 Jun 2017 103,245 miles

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

Engine belt type bearing noise!!

Front nearside brake binding slightly.

Pass 4 Jul 2016 96,255 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 95,661 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure dip beam (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 86,472 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 73,231 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 61,871 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 51,544 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 42,310 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 38,614 miles

front discs poor inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2009 32,462 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 27,064 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 20,794 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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EX04 VAJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EX04 VAJ, 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 VAJ registered?

EX04 VAJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2004.

Is EX04 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX04 VAJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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