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D5 BRK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,945 mi
Last recorded98,945 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 BRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 98,945 miles

Rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 31 May 2018 98,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc insecure brake discs and cailper carrier bolt missing x1 (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2017 96,079 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 96,077 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 89,584 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 86,786 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 85,507 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 80,227 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 77,586 miles

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

front pads discoloured and starting to crumble

handbrake light stays on when handbrake released (sometimes)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 77,586 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front pads discoloured and starting to crumble

handbrake light stays on when handbrake released (sometimes)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 72,184 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2009 66,264 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2008 58,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 54,429 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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D5 BRK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 D5 BRK, 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 D5 BRK registered?

D5 BRK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2004.

Is D5 BRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 BRK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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