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DG54 PPF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

84,090 mi
Last recorded84,090 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 PPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 84,090 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 82,329 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 80,226 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 80,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 77,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 76,045 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2018 74,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom straight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust brackets are corroded. Exhaust system is also slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2017 73,696 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

undertray/engine covers are fitted to vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2016 72,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 70,371 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

undertray and engine covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Aug 2014 67,289 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 64,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 59,090 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 53,837 miles

FRONT DISCS ARE BADLY WORN &ALSO LIPPED (PLZ REF2SPEC).........................Thanx.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 44,347 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 44,347 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 34,271 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 23,603 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 14,971 miles

both rear tyres wearing low in middle

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 PPF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DG54 PPF, 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 PPF registered?

DG54 PPF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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