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DA54 TKF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,641 mi
Last recorded42,641 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 TKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 42,641 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 42,601 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 38,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 35,163 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 35,163 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 33,937 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 33,189 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 33,189 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 31,362 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 29,602 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 28,177 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 26,091 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 23,760 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 21,143 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 19,242 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 19,241 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 17,942 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 16,658 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 15,316 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 13,414 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 12,170 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 9,705 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 8,157 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Aug 2007 6,015 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 TKF 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 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 TKF, 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 TKF registered?

DA54 TKF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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