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DG54 MZY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,282 mi
Last recorded139,282 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 MZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 139,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre close to wear bars cracking in tread

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear unable to see rear pads

exhaust blowing slightly at flexi

Fail 2 Jun 2017 139,332 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre close to wear bars cracking in tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear unable to see rear pads

exhaust blowing slightly at flexi

Pass 27 Jun 2016 132,022 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link slight play

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Offside Front anti roll bar link slight play

Fail 27 Jun 2016 132,019 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front anti roll bar link slight play

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Offside Front anti roll bar link slight play

Pass 2 Jul 2015 124,118 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 199,254 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 118,439 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 111,845 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 103,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 94,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 85,822 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 85,818 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 74,608 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 59,999 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 48,389 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 48,435 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 MZY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MZY, 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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DG54 MZY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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