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EX04 WLG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

192,678 mi
Last recorded192,678 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 192,678 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 186,666 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 179,662 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 12 Feb 2016 168,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres at 3.0mm

centre exhaust mount broken

front brake discs slight deterioration

offside rear tyre slight cracking in treads

rear brake hoses slight deterioration

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 12 Feb 2016 168,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres at 3.0mm

centre exhaust mount broken

front brake discs slight deterioration

offside rear tyre slight cracking in treads

rear brake hoses slight deterioration

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Feb 2015 158,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mount broken

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake pads wearing

Pass 28 Feb 2014 148,360 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight noise offside rear suspension arm joint

Fail 26 Feb 2014 148,309 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

slight noise offside rear suspension arm joint

Pass 7 Feb 2013 138,428 miles

Offside front tyre worn outer edge.

Pass 8 Feb 2012 123,099 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 112,660 miles

Front anti-roll bar link dust covers split.

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 101,554 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 85,311 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 71,232 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge.

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 57,647 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 57,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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EX04 WLG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 WLG, 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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EX04 WLG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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