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DK04 YWJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

105,195 mi
Last recorded105,195 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 105,195 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 100,342 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 93,757 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 85,907 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 79,464 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

drivers wiper

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2021 79,464 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

drivers wiper

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2020 71,511 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2020 71,511 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2019 69,472 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

plastic engine and underfloor covers ftd which obscure items

Fail 4 Nov 2019 69,472 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated half of no plate (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play ball joint chalked up (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic engine and underfloor covers ftd which obscure items

Pass 19 Nov 2018 65,817 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 60,923 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 56,339 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 51,621 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 46,638 miles

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

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 8 Nov 2013 41,247 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 36,376 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2011 30,082 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 28,580 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 24,728 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 24,288 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 24,288 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 21,154 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 16,989 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 12,431 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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DK04 YWJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YWJ, 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 YWJ registered?

DK04 YWJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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The MOT history for DK04 YWJ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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