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DE04 DEB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,933 mi
Last recorded107,933 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 DEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 107,933 miles

centre exhaust has a slight blow

headlight aims very hard to read due to lenses misting

oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2022 107,932 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing each wheel has a fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust has a slight blow

headlight aims very hard to read due to lenses misting

oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2021 104,933 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 104,929 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 102,883 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 101,522 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 100,314 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 99,588 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

engine management light is on

Fail 4 Jul 2017 99,586 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

engine management light is on

Pass 27 May 2016 88,033 miles

centre ehaust mount corroded disconected

n/s rear indicator slightly discolured

n/s rear suspension arm has slight play in bush lower

n/s rear tyre on legal limits strong advise replace

o/s rear brake pipe corrodeing

Pass 12 Jun 2015 77,503 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 77,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 70,430 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 70,430 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 63,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2013 63,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2012 59,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 59,164 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 52,215 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 52,215 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 45,769 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 39,489 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)

Pass 16 May 2008 33,223 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 25,249 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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DE04 DEB 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 66.7%.

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 DE04 DEB, 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 DE04 DEB registered?

DE04 DEB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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