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DC04 EBN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,836 mi
Last recorded134,836 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 EBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 134,836 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 134,603 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise very slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 30 May 2014 125,387 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 125,387 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 121,232 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 117,676 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 110,977 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2011 110,977 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 102,105 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 102,105 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 95,556 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 88,718 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 79,050 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 EBN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DC04 EBN, 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 EBN registered?

DC04 EBN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is DC04 EBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC04 EBN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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