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DA54 ERZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,357 mi
Last recorded102,357 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 ERZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 102,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 97,595 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 97,595 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine management warning lamp on

parking brake warning lamp staying on

Pass 22 Mar 2018 91,529 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps lens (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 91,529 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps lens (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 86,139 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamp lens (1.7.5a)

only one of the o/s washer jet operating

Fail 23 Mar 2017 86,137 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamp lens (1.7.5a)

only one of the o/s washer jet operating

Pass 18 Mar 2016 80,722 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 75,017 miles

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low in the centre

Pass 22 Mar 2014 70,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 65,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2012 65,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2011 62,669 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 58,630 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 58,630 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 51,746 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 63,351 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 34,428 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 34,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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DA54 ERZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 DA54 ERZ, 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 DA54 ERZ registered?

DA54 ERZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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