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DC54 FRU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

43,691 mi
Last recorded43,691 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 FRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 43,691 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 43,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper front arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 40,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp poor image

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 38,018 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres cracking in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 35,300 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 32,688 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 29,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside wiper smears the windscreen a little

Pass 8 Oct 2019 27,669 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre perished and 7 years old

Pass 25 Sep 2018 24,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 24,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 22,624 miles

Rear Tyres perished

Pass 25 Oct 2016 20,977 miles

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 Sep 2015 18,275 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 15,407 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2013 12,908 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 11,307 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 10,251 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 9,022 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 8,257 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 7,271 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 6,213 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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DC54 FRU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 DC54 FRU, 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 DC54 FRU registered?

DC54 FRU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is DC54 FRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC54 FRU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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