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DE04 WVN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

132,389 mi
Last recorded132,389 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 132,389 miles

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH SIDE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 130,421 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 127,944 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Middle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 125,887 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 123,777 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 121,327 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 120,211 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 120,211 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 118,303 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 116,150 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 113,603 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 10,946 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 103,496 miles

advise very slight play in nearside front link rod

Pass 4 Aug 2014 90,795 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing on edges.

advise both side front upper arm inner bushes perished.

advise both sides front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 29 Jul 2014 90,733 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise both rear tyres wearing on edges.

advise both side front upper arm inner bushes perished.

advise both sides front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Jul 2013 75,925 miles

advise offside rear lamp cracked.

Fail 17 Jul 2013 75,925 miles

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

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

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

advise offside rear lamp cracked.

advise tracking.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 64,688 miles

advise all tyres on 2mm

advise dents on bonnet

advise offside rear lamp cracked

advise slight deterioration on both no plates

Pass 4 Aug 2011 55,277 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 48,767 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2009 42,822 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 34,407 miles

brake discs rustey front and rearboth sides

Pass 18 May 2007 27,073 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 WVN 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 WVN, 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 WVN registered?

DE04 WVN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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