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DC04 UKA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,866 mi
Last recorded65,866 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 UKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 65,866 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 14 Mar 2020 65,735 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2020 65,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust bracket broken

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2019 61,376 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 58,759 miles

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

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

brake pad indicator wire broken off front off/side brake pad and is rubbing on wheel rim

under trays fitted front/rear/centre/both sides unable to inspect many items of brakes/steering/suspension/vehicle structure

Pass 20 Mar 2017 57,370 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted front/rear/both sides unable to inspect some items of brakes/steering/suspension

Pass 4 Mar 2016 56,059 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

under trays front/rear/both sides unable to inspect many items of steering/brake/suspension

Pass 6 Mar 2015 54,854 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

under trays front/rear / sides unable to inspect some areas of brakes/steering/suspension components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 52,062 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted unable to inspect some areas of brakes/steering/suspension

Pass 26 Mar 2013 50,060 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2013 50,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 42,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

full length plasticbelly plate fitted to under side unable to inspect some areas of steering/ suspension / brakes / brake pipes / fuel lines

Pass 2 Aug 2010 48,673 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 47,447 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 45,833 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 45,833 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 43,562 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 UKA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DC04 UKA, 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 UKA registered?

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

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