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EX54 UAV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

89,903 mi
Last recorded89,903 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 89,903 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 88,581 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 87,319 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 87,319 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment n/s and o/s (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 85,679 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 81,975 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to back pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 78,832 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 75,295 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 73,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 72,010 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 70,225 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 68,707 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 64,556 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 60,582 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 56,928 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 53,060 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 47,473 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 39,884 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 35,347 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 30,773 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 24,968 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 UAV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 EX54 UAV, 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 UAV registered?

EX54 UAV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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