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DK04 YWW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

127,594 mi
Last recorded127,594 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 127,594 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 121,139 miles

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 113,559 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 106,566 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 95,650 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 82,971 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 82,965 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 73,733 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays obscuring some components

Pass 4 Apr 2016 52,028 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 48,307 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 44,149 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 40,711 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 40,711 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 36,655 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 31,606 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 29,567 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,913 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 23,268 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 23,268 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 16,098 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 YWW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YWW, 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 YWW registered?

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

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