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EY04 FHV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,936 mi
Last recorded127,936 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 FHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 127,936 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 114,196 miles

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

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

Heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 114,193 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 106,340 miles

2 exhaust hangers corroded/broken middle and rear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 3rd CAT (7.1.2)

Front wipers smearing

Rear unable to check rear seatbelts due to customer items

Fail 16 Mar 2018 106,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

2 exhaust hangers corroded/broken middle and rear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 3rd CAT (7.1.2)

Front wipers smearing

Rear unable to check rear seatbelts due to customer items

Pass 16 Feb 2017 99,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wiper starting to smear/deteriorate

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 96,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 96,326 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 90,284 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 90,284 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 86,196 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 80,267 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 74,055 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 67,324 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 56,132 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 45,880 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 33,499 miles

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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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EY04 FHV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EY04 FHV, 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 EY04 FHV registered?

EY04 FHV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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