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MT04 EBK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,411 mi
Last recorded137,411 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 EBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 137,411 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 130,160 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 128,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 127,625 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 126,109 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 126,101 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 120,657 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 120,657 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 114,234 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 107,019 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 98,761 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 92,733 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 82,616 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 74,288 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 74,285 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 67,125 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 67,123 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 57,800 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 57,800 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 47,610 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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MT04 EBK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT04 EBK, 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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MT04 EBK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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