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DC04 ECD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,221 mi
Last recorded101,221 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 101,221 miles

Offside Front screen wash not working

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2025 96,951 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 92,890 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 92,890 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 90,714 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 90,714 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 88,989 miles

Nearside Front washer jet slightly misaligned

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 87,648 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 20 Jul 2021 87,648 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jul 2020 86,391 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 84,966 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 83,175 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 83,152 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 81,268 miles

offside hand brake effort low

Pass 12 Jul 2016 78,090 miles

Nearside rear parking brake requires attention poor performance and binding slightly

Pass 15 Jul 2015 74,083 miles

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

slight noise from the nearside rear wheel

Pass 15 Jul 2014 70,763 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 70,763 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 65,919 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 59,527 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 51,663 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 44,562 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 38,291 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 31,318 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 23,641 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 ECD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ECD, 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 ECD registered?

DC04 ECD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 August 2004.

Is DC04 ECD safe to buy?

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