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DE04 WWU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

120,952 mi
Last recorded120,952 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 120,952 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 120,429 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 120,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 119,780 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under car surface slight corrosion

Fail 12 Feb 2024 119,777 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault ESP MALFAUCTION MESSAGE ON DASHBOARD (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front , rear arm lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under car surface slight corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2023 118,549 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 116,790 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 115,567 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 114,230 miles

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

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

corrosion around rear suspension areas and rear coil springs

corrosion to rear exhaust box

Fail 18 Feb 2020 114,230 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from offside rear flexi across top of rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion around rear suspension areas and rear coil springs

corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 21 Feb 2019 110,390 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear brake pipes corroding

slight movement to front antiroll bar mounting bushes

Fail 19 Feb 2019 110,390 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear brake pipes corroding

slight movement to front antiroll bar mounting bushes

Pass 20 Feb 2018 106,991 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded center (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake pads wearing low

rear coil springs corroded

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc subrames

Fail 20 Feb 2018 106,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play rear (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded center (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake pads wearing low

rear coil springs corroded

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc subrames

Pass 11 Aug 2016 98,663 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 90,763 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 85,698 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 85,654 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 79,132 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 73,201 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 67,758 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 63,289 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 58,588 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 51,251 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 41,988 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 WWU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WWU, 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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DE04 WWU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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