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DA04 MDF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,509 mi
Last recorded154,509 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 MDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 154,509 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 154,496 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 144,323 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 135,159 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rearmost (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rearmost (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 135,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rearmost (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rearmost (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 127,242 miles

Both sides front lower arm ball joints slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2014 117,723 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 11 Oct 2013 106,765 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 106,765 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 94,718 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 94,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 88,112 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 87,908 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 87,908 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 73,499 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 68,919 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 68,915 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 62,243 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 54,630 miles

different size tyres front and rear.

n/s door mirror slightly loose.

underside and engine, full shields fitted.

Fail 12 May 2007 54,591 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

different tyres fitted front and rear.

n/s door mirror slightly loose.

underbody and complete engine shields fitted.

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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DA04 MDF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DA04 MDF, 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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DA04 MDF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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