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DA54 VEP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,085 mi
Last recorded116,085 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 116,085 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 116,082 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 114,441 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated outer release handle damaged (3.1 (c))

Pass 25 May 2019 109,945 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated outer handle broken (3.1 (c))

Pass 25 May 2018 172,339 miles

Bonnet secondary (safety) catch deteriorated/not fully releasing by hand control in front grill (vehicle has obvious front end damage)

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 May 2018 172,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet secondary (safety) catch deteriorated/not fully releasing by hand control in front grill (vehicle has obvious front end damage)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 May 2017 98,713 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread,slight play in nearside bottom ball joints

Fail 26 May 2017 98,703 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread,slight play in nearside bottom ball joints

Pass 14 Mar 2016 90,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing on edges getting low on tread

Pass 27 Mar 2015 85,423 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 80,009 miles

slight play detected in front steering and suspension joints\injuries in windscreen

Fail 19 Mar 2014 80,000 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight play detected in front steering and suspension joints\injuries in windscreen\parking brake no lock outs

Pass 6 Mar 2013 74,968 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 68,340 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 59,917 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 52,551 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 52,551 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 44,963 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 36,538 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 27,038 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

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DA54 VEP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VEP, 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 VEP registered?

DA54 VEP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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