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C4 DSK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

341,103 mi
Last recorded341,103 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 DSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 341,103 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 2 Jun 2017 341,103 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both rear brakes (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 15 Jun 2016 195,899 miles

brake servo effort lower than normal advise inspection

Fail 14 Jun 2016 195,899 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

brake servo effort lower than normal advise inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2015 170,798 miles

both rear tyres worn low in the centres of the tread.n/s/r has a nail in the inner section

n/s/f tyre tread worn low,bald on the outer edge.o/s/f has a small deep cut in the inner section of the tread

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 27 May 2015 170,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

both rear tyre treads worn very low in the centres,the n/s has a screw in the outer edge and a nail in the inner section

n/s/f tyre tread worn low bald on the outer edge

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 23 May 2014 154,992 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 154,976 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 May 2013 140,770 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 140,770 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 126,863 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 26 May 2012 126,860 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 17 May 2011 112,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low

Pass 17 May 2011 112,976 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low

Pass 20 Apr 2010 98,897 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 98,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 90,149 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 90,149 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 76,365 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 76,365 miles

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

n/s/r brake starting to bind

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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C4 DSK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C4 DSK, 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 C4 DSK registered?

C4 DSK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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