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AR04 DYT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,897 mi
Last recorded45,897 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 DYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 45,897 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 44,312 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes slightly corroded,waxoyl coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3-3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 44,312 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm,also has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes slightly corroded,waxoyl coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3-3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 40,816 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 40,816 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated will not hold on (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 38,938 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 36,658 miles

undertrays fitted, unable to see some testable items.

Pass 18 Jun 2015 34,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre wearing unevenly and thin on outer edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2015 34,332 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre wearing unevenly and thin on outer edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 31,753 miles

Offside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 28,598 miles

Offside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 25,820 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 25,820 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 22,987 miles

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

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

Offside front, rear suspension arm, outer ball joint cover split.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 19,664 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 15,645 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 12,225 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 8,435 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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AR04 DYT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AR04 DYT, 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 AR04 DYT registered?

AR04 DYT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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The MOT history for AR04 DYT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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