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MT04 ECJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

122,396 mi
Last recorded122,396 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 ECJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 122,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 118,114 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 112,324 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Dec 2019 112,324 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Dec 2018 104,768 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 104,768 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 100,458 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 100,449 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2055516 (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nsf tyre on limit on edge

rear pads getting low

slight blow exhaust

Pass 2 Dec 2016 95,547 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 95,547 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 90,910 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

both front treys inner edge wearing thin

Fail 26 Nov 2015 90,910 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

both front treys inner edge wearing thin

Pass 21 Mar 2015 88,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wheel bearing has a slight play

Pass 22 Mar 2014 80,383 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre section exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 67,451 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rear middle mounting broken.

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2011 60,272 miles

both rear coil springs rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2010 53,676 miles

N/S/R Tyre Puntcher Repairable

Fail 25 Jun 2010 53,676 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre Puntcher Repairable

Pass 6 Jul 2009 52,153 miles

Nearside wiper smearing

Fail 2 Jul 2009 52,135 miles

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

Nearside wiper smearing

Pass 4 Jun 2008 49,295 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 49,295 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 38,981 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 ECJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MT04 ECJ, 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 ECJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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