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AY04 DDZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,495 mi
Last recorded106,495 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 DDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 106,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 99,817 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 99,817 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 90,845 miles

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

Offside Rear side wall perished

Pass 8 Jun 2015 80,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 6 Jun 2014 71,893 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 61,247 miles

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2013 61,216 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 52,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 May 2012 52,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 May 2011 43,218 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)

Pass 24 May 2010 40,033 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 36,605 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 33,203 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 33,203 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2007 30,720 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 25,276 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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AY04 DDZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AY04 DDZ, 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 AY04 DDZ registered?

AY04 DDZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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