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DA54 VFP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

73,306 mi
Last recorded73,306 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 VFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 73,306 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 66,680 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 57,135 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 55,444 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 48,188 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 48,188 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 47,728 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 46,748 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 45,700 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 44,505 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 43,125 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 42,128 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 40,420 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 38,565 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 36,586 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 36,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 34,457 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 29,380 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 24,976 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 22,222 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 22,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 20,093 miles

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

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 VFP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 VFP, 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

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What year was DA54 VFP registered?

DA54 VFP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2004.

Is DA54 VFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA54 VFP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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