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DF04 MRF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,578 mi
Last recorded79,578 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 79,578 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 73,594 miles

engine management light on

Pass 8 Aug 2015 70,173 miles

engine management light on

Fail 8 Aug 2015 86,805 miles

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

engine management light on

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2014 63,998 miles

eml on

Pass 10 Aug 2013 56,602 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

Nnearside door mirror wobbly.

Pass 18 Aug 2012 49,076 miles

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

engine management light is illuminated

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges and under inflated

slight play in front wheel bearings

squeak from nearside front brake when wheel is rotated

Fail 18 Aug 2012 49,076 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine management light is illuminated

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges and under inflated

slight play in front wheel bearings

squeak from nearside front brake when wheel is rotated

Pass 20 Aug 2011 41,634 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 36,413 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 32,288 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 28,036 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 22,140 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

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 MRF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MRF, 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 MRF registered?

DF04 MRF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is DF04 MRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF04 MRF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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