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DK04 MER

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

105,082 mi
Last recorded105,082 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 MER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 105,082 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 103,920 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 100,162 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 96,338 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 91,956 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 88,440 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 84,112 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 79,412 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 75,113 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 71,293 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 66,736 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 66,736 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

EML is on

nearside rear tyre is wearing in the cntre of its tread

Pass 2 Sep 2014 66,413 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 66,263 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 63,787 miles

Boot space loaded at time of test.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Unable to see thickness to nearside inner rear and offside inner rear brake pads.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Winter tyres fitted to nearside rear and offside rear at time of test.

Fail 23 Sep 2013 63,787 miles

Boot space loaded at time of test.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Unable to see thickness to nearside inner rear and offside inner rear brake pads.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Winter tyres fitted to nearside rear and offside rear at time of test.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 60,960 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 58,160 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 52,940 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 44,842 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 44,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 35,533 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 26,426 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 26,426 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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DK04 MER is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 DK04 MER, 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 DK04 MER registered?

DK04 MER is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2004.

Is DK04 MER safe to buy?

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