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DA04 MHF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,241 mi
Last recorded123,241 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 123,241 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

oil leak

suspension corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2019 123,241 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

oil leak

suspension corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 115,474 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 115,474 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Mar 2017 99,288 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 93,830 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 93,830 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 91,871 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 90,127 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2014 90,127 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 86,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 78,982 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 78,974 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 69,614 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 60,830 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 50,637 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 39,905 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 39,903 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 30,227 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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DA04 MHF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MHF, 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 MHF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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