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DG54 PVJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,750 mi
Last recorded96,750 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 96,750 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2015 94,424 miles

both rear tyres tread low 2mm

rear brake pads low

slight movement in both front suspension arm ball joints

Pass 25 Oct 2014 84,753 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 75,078 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 75,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 65,895 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 65,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Nov 2011 57,739 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 49,930 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 41,951 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 33,822 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 27,267 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 27,032 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 27,032 miles

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

UNDERBODY AND OUTER SILLS NOT TESTED DUT TO PLASTIC COVERS

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 PVJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PVJ, 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 PVJ registered?

DG54 PVJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2004.

Is DG54 PVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG54 PVJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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