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DE54 WTJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

229,365 mi
Last recorded229,365 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 WTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 229,365 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

REAR EXHAUST NOISY

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 229,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Road wheel fixing missing 1 BOLT MISSING FROM EACH WHEEL (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

REAR EXHAUST NOISY

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 228,958 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Road wheel fixing missing all four (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 214,061 miles

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

exhaust tail box joint corroded

parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustments or repair

Pass 7 Oct 2019 209,292 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 199,856 miles

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

o/s parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustment or repair

Fail 8 Oct 2018 199,854 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

o/s parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustment or repair

Pass 11 Oct 2017 192,167 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 192,166 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 185,405 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 185,405 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front aluminium arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 181,866 miles

both rear tyres coming close aprx 3/4mm

Pass 5 Nov 2014 178,722 miles

slight play both front wheel bearings = both front tyres aprx 5mm and balding edges = both rear tyres coming close aprx 3.5mm

Fail 29 Oct 2013 173,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2013 173,111 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2012 171,049 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 169,854 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 167,894 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 139,403 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 112,120 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)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 84,566 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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DE54 WTJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE54 WTJ, 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 DE54 WTJ registered?

DE54 WTJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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