CarVerify

Free Car Check

DA54 VDP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,045 mi
Last recorded87,045 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 87,045 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 84,868 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 83,035 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 79,386 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 76,783 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 74,838 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 68,225 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 66,963 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 64,275 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 59,849 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 59,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 53,977 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 53,977 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 45,953 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 41,581 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 41,581 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 36,015 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 30,195 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 30,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 26,039 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DA54 VDP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DA54 VDP?

You can check the full history of DA54 VDP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DA54 VDP registered?

DA54 VDP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2004.

Is DA54 VDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA54 VDP shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DA54 VDP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DA54 VDP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.