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DF04 EBG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

74,427 mi
Last recorded74,427 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 EBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 74,427 miles

Corrosion on rear axle

Corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Front wishbone bushes splitting o/s and n/s

Fail 6 Jun 2019 74,263 miles

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

Corrosion on rear axle

Corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Front wishbone bushes splitting o/s and n/s

Pass 18 Jun 2018 68,492 miles

Front tyre wearing on edges at o/s

Inbalance on rear brakes 24%

Rear brake dragging at n/s

Pass 28 Jun 2017 62,471 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres approaching wear bars o/s & n/s

Pass 7 Jun 2016 55,889 miles

Eml on

Front anti roll bar link rod at o/s dust covers perishing/cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2015 50,829 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 46,270 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 42,423 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 38,428 miles

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2011 31,894 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r light cluster has slight damage

outer sills partially checked due to covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2010 26,765 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 22,253 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 18,082 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 13,600 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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DF04 EBG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DF04 EBG, 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 DF04 EBG registered?

DF04 EBG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2004.

Is DF04 EBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF04 EBG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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