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DA54 VFE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,935 mi
Last recorded171,935 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2022 171,935 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 171,352 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Road wheel fixing missing ALL FOUR (1 NUT) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 163,632 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 156,310 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 156,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X 2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Dec 2018 152,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 152,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 145,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 28 Nov 2017 145,317 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Nov 2016 138,158 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit small cracks all round edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 131,902 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 131,902 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and nearside (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 118,313 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 114,599 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 114,599 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 101,457 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 87,000 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 72,300 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 56,241 miles

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

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

mil lamp on

Pass 10 Feb 2009 44,172 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 28,152 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 VFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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