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M88 ETC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,652 mi
Last recorded84,652 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 ETC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 84,652 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded and damaged

Fail 30 Dec 2022 84,641 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded and damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2021 78,177 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 68,952 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 68,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 67,227 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2018 64,992 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2018 64,949 miles

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2017 62,521 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

front tyres and nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 11 May 2017 62,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front tyres and nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 9 May 2016 60,630 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre.

nearside rear tyre outer side-wall perishing.

Pass 15 May 2015 57,840 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 57,840 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyres outer edges worn

front tyres sidewalls damaged

Pass 9 May 2014 54,530 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 9 May 2014 54,530 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 28 Jun 2013 51,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pad low

Pass 12 Mar 2012 45,484 miles

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

both front tyre's perished

Pass 23 Mar 2011 42,580 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 38,742 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 36,133 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 29,370 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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M88 ETC 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 71.4%.

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 M88 ETC, 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 M88 ETC registered?

M88 ETC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2004.

Is M88 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M88 ETC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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