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DC54 FYJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,512 mi
Last recorded85,512 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 85,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn outer edge.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged And slightly worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under tray fitted.

Pass 26 Jul 2025 82,065 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2025 82,065 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 76,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall and slightly worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly worn edges.

Under tray fitted.

Fail 10 Aug 2024 76,395 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall and slightly worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly worn edges.

Under tray fitted.

Pass 11 Aug 2023 68,157 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 59,661 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 53,071 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 49,423 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 40,310 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 10 May 2019 40,076 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2018 34,314 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2017 32,460 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2016 30,301 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 29,233 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 28,265 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 26,849 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 26,849 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 24,120 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 21,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 19,661 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 16,520 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 13,911 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 10,938 miles

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

nearside front tyre edge wearing low.

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 FYJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FYJ, 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 FYJ registered?

DC54 FYJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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