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DG04 SXT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,910 mi
Last recorded110,910 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 SXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 110,910 miles

brake pad warning light illuminated

exhaust bracket snapped towards rear

fumes from engine bay [possible injector seal]

oil on exhaust

rear indicators slightly discoloured

unable to check brake pads fully

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 22 Mar 2016 110,908 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear [at rear] (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear[at rear] (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pad warning light illuminated

exhaust bracket snapped towards rear

fumes from engine bay [possible injector seal]

oil on exhaust

rear indicators slightly discoloured

unable to check brake pads fully

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 19 Mar 2015 102,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check front to rear brake pipes fully

Pass 12 Mar 2014 92,666 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 92,666 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 86,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 76,868 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 67,599 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 19 Feb 2010 49,122 miles

airbag light on

Pass 17 Feb 2009 36,264 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 30,754 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 23,037 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 23,037 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 SXT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DG04 SXT, 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 DG04 SXT registered?

DG04 SXT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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The MOT history for DG04 SXT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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