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DC04 DZY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,252 mi
Last recorded90,252 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 DZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 90,252 miles

Front Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 83,651 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 80,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on top of the suspension (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on top of the suspension (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 80,617 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on top of the suspension (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on top of the suspension (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 75,834 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 70,617 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 65,278 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 60,442 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 50,412 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 50,370 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 41,598 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 32,521 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 27,519 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 36,161 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 29,096 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 21,685 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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DC04 DZY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DC04 DZY, 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 DC04 DZY registered?

DC04 DZY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 August 2004.

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