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MT04 EDL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

152,441 mi
Last recorded152,441 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 152,441 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 152,441 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 141,601 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Chassis/subframes corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2023 125,298 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2022 119,006 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 115,110 miles

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))

Rear springs corroded

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2019 109,087 miles

Front Inner unable to fully inspect brake pads

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 109,043 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner unable to fully inspect brake pads

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 98,631 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 84,722 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 72,364 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 141,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam DONE (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 63,009 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 60,670 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 58,214 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 58,214 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 54,765 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 51,549 miles

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

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 27 Mar 2010 47,914 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 43,886 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 40,077 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 40,066 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 38,876 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 EDL 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 82.6%.

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 EDL, 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 MT04 EDL registered?

MT04 EDL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is MT04 EDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT04 EDL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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