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DA54 ETK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,226 mi
Last recorded141,226 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 ETK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 141,226 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 141,226 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 133,646 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 133,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 125,497 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

front brake pads worn

Fail 4 Aug 2010 125,497 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake pads worn

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jul 2009 116,614 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 109,345 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 95,644 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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DA54 ETK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ETK, 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 ETK registered?

DA54 ETK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is DA54 ETK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA54 ETK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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