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IEZ 1704

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,133 mi
Last recorded117,133 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIEZ 1704
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 117,133 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Appears to bind when on full lock and on ground (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Appears to bind when on full lock and on ground (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 117,131 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only Tie wrapped in the off position - unable to operate (1.1.6 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Appears to bind when on full lock and on ground (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective UV damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Appears to bind when on full lock and on ground (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective UV damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 112,953 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 112,953 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 108,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 103,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Note: Engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring various underside components.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 97,593 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Centre exhaust mount from gearbox snapped

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Near side & off side (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2015 97,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear coil springs corroded

Centre exhaust mount from gearbox snapped

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Near side & off side (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2014 75,953 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 75,953 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 69,980 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 69,980 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 54,301 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 47,027 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2011 47,027 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Outer Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 39,163 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 39,163 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 30,299 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 30,299 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 22,382 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 22,382 miles

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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IEZ 1704 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 57.1%.

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 IEZ 1704, 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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IEZ 1704 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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