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A20 DLO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,954 mi
Last recorded145,954 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 DLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 145,954 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing lining

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under covers fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2017 165,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner wing lining

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 137,039 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively hand brake (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

hand brake warning light stays on sometimes

inbalance on hand brake

Fail 22 Mar 2016 137,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low very low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively hand brake (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust loose on centre clamp

hand brake warning light stays on sometimes

inbalance on hand brake

Pass 27 Mar 2015 127,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Mar 2015 127,081 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2014 117,422 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 117,422 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 108,864 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 99,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 89,691 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 89,691 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 89,610 miles

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

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

FR DISCS BADLY WORN WILL REQ REPLACE WITG PADS==EXH B/BOX CORRODED==NSR TYRE 2.46MM==H/BRAKE NOT ALWAYS RELEASING PROPERLY==PLAY IN REAR ANTI ROLL BUSHES RECC REPLACE

WIPERS SMEAR==NSF JACK BLOCK MISSING==EXP CAP WAS LOOSE IN ENG BAY==ENG TOP/BOTTOM COVERS

Pass 17 Mar 2010 81,872 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

electrical sensor connected to o/s roll bar bracket is broken

n/s hand brake performance was poor and binding slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2009 68,726 miles

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

exhaust flexi joint damaged

nearside front foglamp not working

nearside front jack point rubber missing

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre on approx 3mm

Pass 3 Mar 2008 57,504 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

handbrake "balance" is very poor

nearside handbrake effort is low

oil on undertray

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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A20 DLO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A20 DLO, 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 A20 DLO registered?

A20 DLO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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