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M18 AUR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

78,689 mi
Last recorded78,689 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 AUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 78,689 miles

both rear tyres worn and cracking

near side rear shock absorber weak

off side front steel brake pipe coated in grease

rear steel brake pipes coated in grease

rear sub frame lower inner wheel arches and suspension components corroded

rust on front suspension components

Fail 20 Feb 2024 78,689 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

both rear tyres worn and cracking

near side rear shock absorber weak

off side front steel brake pipe coated in grease

rear steel brake pipes coated in grease

rear sub frame lower inner wheel arches and suspension components corroded

rust on front suspension components

Pass 20 Feb 2023 78,603 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 78,058 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 78,058 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 77,525 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 77,525 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 76,643 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 76,643 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 73,116 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 69,562 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 66,575 miles

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

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

front brake immbalance near limmit

Pass 8 Feb 2016 63,755 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 61,339 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 58,658 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 57,153 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 55,994 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 55,994 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 53,310 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 53,282 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 51,222 miles

plastic over sills fitted

plastic underside covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2009 48,144 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 41,599 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 33,475 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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M18 AUR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 M18 AUR, 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 M18 AUR registered?

M18 AUR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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