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DA54 ETR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,099 mi
Last recorded98,099 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 ETR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 98,099 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 98,098 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2017 89,116 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Aug 2017 89,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 75,426 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 75,426 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 67,748 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 67,748 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm with ball joint facing upwards (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm with ball joint facing downwards (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 66,131 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 56,324 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 47,560 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 47,560 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 40,219 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 34,708 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 15,770 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,792 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 22,625 miles

slight hairline cracks in both front suspension thrust arm front bushes = check/replace next service.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 18,017 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 ETR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 ETR, 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 ETR registered?

DA54 ETR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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