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DA04 MHJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

97,641 mi
Last recorded97,641 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 MHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 97,641 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2021 95,468 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 95,468 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 91,376 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 91,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2019 85,547 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted preventing full checks

Pass 10 Jan 2018 82,338 miles

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

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

under trays and under vehicle covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Jan 2018 82,322 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

under trays and under vehicle covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jan 2017 79,233 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 75,885 miles

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

under covers fitted hiding some components from vision

Fail 12 Jan 2016 75,869 miles

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

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

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

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

under covers fitted hiding some components from vision

Pass 14 Jan 2015 71,619 miles

Center/ rear exhaust hanger broken.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn at outer edge.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 68,324 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 65,254 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 65,254 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 61,927 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 59,244 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 59,244 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 57,785 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 57,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 54,499 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 53,159 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 44,903 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 34,368 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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DA04 MHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MHJ, 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 MHJ registered?

DA04 MHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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