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DG54 MYW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,298 mi
Last recorded132,298 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 MYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 132,298 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Dec 2022 132,298 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2021 131,086 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 126,517 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 121,338 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 121,335 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2018 116,554 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 109,534 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 109,534 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 99,242 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 99,242 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 87,746 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 87,746 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 74,899 miles

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)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 74,839 miles

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

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 7 Jun 2012 61,478 miles

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

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 10 Jun 2011 48,285 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 48,285 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 44,223 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 38,695 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 32,026 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 24,725 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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DG54 MYW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DG54 MYW, 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 DG54 MYW registered?

DG54 MYW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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