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DE04 VLP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

39,680 mi
Last recorded39,680 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 VLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 39,680 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 39,185 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 38,564 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 38,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 37,848 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 36,327 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 35,272 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 35,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 34,472 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 33,162 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 31,476 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2017 29,818 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 28,167 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 26,434 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 24,366 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 22,574 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 20,971 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 18,846 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 16,637 miles

Plastic covers fitted preventing full insection of underside of vehicle

Pass 26 May 2009 14,090 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 21 May 2008 12,266 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 12,260 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 9,641 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 VLP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DE04 VLP, 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 VLP registered?

DE04 VLP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 2004.

Is DE04 VLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE04 VLP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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