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DF04 ECD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,853 mi
Last recorded101,853 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 ECD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 101,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 101,826 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 21 Jul 2020 101,684 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 88,981 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 88,981 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 79,869 miles

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

Covers fitted.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside and components showing corrosion.

Fail 1 Aug 2018 79,869 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Covers fitted.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside and components showing corrosion.

Pass 2 Aug 2017 74,697 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

Covers fitted.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Underside generally showing surface corrosion.

Fail 2 Aug 2017 74,697 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

Covers fitted.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Underside generally showing surface corrosion.

Pass 9 Aug 2016 69,586 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 64,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Aug 2015 64,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jul 2014 58,539 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 53,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2013 53,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 47,884 miles

Shallow cracks in tread of offside front tyre.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 42,506 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 37,179 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 32,765 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jul 2008 27,602 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 21,221 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 ECD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol 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 DF04 ECD, 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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DF04 ECD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 August 2004.

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