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DA04 MFJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,105 mi
Last recorded131,105 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 MFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 131,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 131,103 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 119,732 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 119,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi--hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi--hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 114,713 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 113,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak on engine

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Aug 2015 113,266 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak on engine

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 106,109 miles

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

rear subframe rusted

Pass 28 Aug 2013 97,270 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edge

Pass 29 Aug 2012 90,582 miles

engine light showing fault

Pass 23 Aug 2011 42,614 miles

both rear tyres worn

front brake pads aapprox 70% worn

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2010 59,717 miles

exhaust heat sheild loose.

Fail 1 Sep 2010 59,717 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 45,108 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 36,786 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 32,537 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 32,529 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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 MFJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 MFJ, 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 DA04 MFJ registered?

DA04 MFJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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