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DC04 ECZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

232,753 mi
Last recorded232,753 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 232,753 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 212,865 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 210,711 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 210,711 miles

Central Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 202,118 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 202,118 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 195,813 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 195,813 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 195,806 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers/under trays fitted

oil leak

vehicle keeps cutting out

Pass 23 Aug 2016 284,476 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on.

Fail 23 Aug 2016 284,476 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 157,157 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 148,176 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 148,176 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 140,583 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 20 Sep 2013 140,583 miles

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

corrosion to rear brake discs

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 129,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2011 118,606 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 118,444 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 109,181 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 105,418 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 105,415 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 101,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 85,435 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 ECZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ECZ, 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 ECZ registered?

DC04 ECZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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