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DG04 DAO

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,038 mi
Last recorded162,038 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 DAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 162,038 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 162,038 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 159,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 159,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 156,154 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 151,504 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 145,755 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 145,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 136,916 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 136,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 133,417 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 123,777 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 112,464 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 98,104 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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DG04 DAO is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 62,781 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 DG04 DAO, 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 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DG04 DAO registered?

DG04 DAO is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 February 2014.

Is DG04 DAO safe to buy?

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