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OE54 EVD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,785 mi
Last recorded98,785 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 EVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 98,785 miles

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 90,333 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 90,333 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 82,773 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 75,388 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 75,388 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 69,643 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 27 Apr 2011 67,057 miles

baby seat fitted on nearside rear unable to fully check seat belt

eml on

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 27 Apr 2011 67,056 miles

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

baby seat fitted on nearside rear unable to fully check seat belt

eml on

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2010 15,835 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 53,974 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 53,969 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 42,741 miles

both front brake discs worn and lipped.

front brake pads getting low.

nearside rear brake pad very low.

outer sill covers and under panels fitted restricting full inspection.

Fail 3 Dec 2007 42,741 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads getting low.

nearside rear brake pad very low.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

both front brake discs worn and lipped.

offside front tyre below limit on edges.

outer sill covers and under panels fitted restricting full inspection.

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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OE54 EVD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OE54 EVD, 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 OE54 EVD registered?

OE54 EVD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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