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EY54 XEG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,300 mi
Last recorded141,300 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY54 XEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 141,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2019 127,462 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 114,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 114,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 114,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 114,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked (7.1.2)

EML illuminated.

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 28 Jan 2017 102,080 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 92,897 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 87,490 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 27 Jan 2015 87,433 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 21 Nov 2013 78,666 miles

rear pads wearing low.

Fail 20 Nov 2013 78,666 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear pads wearing low.

Pass 5 Jan 2012 64,173 miles

Exhaust corroded badly and fractured at point where pipe meets the back box - but not leaking yet and currently secure

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s mirror missing

Pass 30 Dec 2010 53,804 miles

N/S and O/S front brake discs worn below minimun thickness

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 30 Dec 2010 53,804 miles

N/S and O/S front brake discs worn below minimun thickness

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 40,967 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 40,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 40,154 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 31,026 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 20,343 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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EY54 XEG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EY54 XEG, 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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EY54 XEG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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