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EX54 RYD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

132,913 mi
Last recorded132,913 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 RYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 132,913 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 129,523 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 125,582 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 121,658 miles

Coil spring corroded nsr + osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2022 118,095 miles

Coil spring corroded NSR + OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2021 114,197 miles

Coil spring corroded heavily rusted (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 9 Aug 2021 114,197 miles

Coil spring corroded heavily rusted (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 110,639 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF + OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded NSR + OSR heavily rusted (5.3.1 (b) (i))

NSF + OSF wheel bearing slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 110,639 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF + OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded NSR + OSR heavily rusted (5.3.1 (b) (i))

NSF + OSF wheel bearing slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Max adjustment reached (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 106,782 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

NSF + OSF wheel bearings have very slight play

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 106,782 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

NSF + OSF wheel bearings have very slight play

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 101,231 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 93,948 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 86,729 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 78,190 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 69,331 miles

both rear tyres just on legal limit, recommend renewal soonest

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Aug 2013 61,195 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 52,457 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 43,666 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 37,328 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 32,932 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 25,282 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 17,922 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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EX54 RYD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EX54 RYD, 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 EX54 RYD registered?

EX54 RYD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is EX54 RYD safe to buy?

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