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AW04 DGV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,521 mi
Last recorded114,521 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 DGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 114,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 113,053 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 110,984 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 110,525 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 110,003 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion on rear axle

Pass 16 Jun 2021 109,076 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 107,889 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 105,619 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 102,522 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 99,995 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 93,000 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 93,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 87,754 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 80,699 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 80,699 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 74,534 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 70,294 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 64,240 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 64,240 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 58,860 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 52,430 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 52,425 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 43,236 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 32,597 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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AW04 DGV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AW04 DGV, 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 AW04 DGV registered?

AW04 DGV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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