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DK54 DUG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,068 mi
Last recorded79,068 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 DUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 79,068 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 79,060 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2025 71,316 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 65,287 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 65,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 61,954 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 54,129 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 45,829 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 43,662 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 40,715 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 39,269 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face worn (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 35,104 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 23 Feb 2016 34,264 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2015 33,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2015 33,114 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 31,816 miles

O/s/f foglamp lens broken.

Pass 21 Feb 2013 30,993 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 29,617 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 28,320 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 26,866 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 23,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 23,692 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 23,669 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2008 18,600 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 15,282 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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DK54 DUG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DK54 DUG, 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 DK54 DUG registered?

DK54 DUG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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