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DK54 UUG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,054 mi
Last recorded163,054 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 UUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 163,054 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 163,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 160,317 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 144,066 miles

Central exhaust bracket rotted off

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2024 143,771 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central exhaust bracket rotted off

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 132,113 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 128,723 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 128,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 121,701 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 114,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 109,253 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both[getting low] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 101,998 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 101,980 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 95,401 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 90,107 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 90,028 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush bottom arm (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 82,984 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 72,480 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 60,992 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 51,401 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 42,424 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 34,162 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 25,081 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 19,325 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 16,911 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 UUG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel 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 UUG, 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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DK54 UUG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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