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DK54 UVT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

176,153 mi
Last recorded176,153 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 UVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 176,153 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F -N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F -N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 162,552 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 151,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 143,958 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust mount broken exhaust still secure

Valve stem slightly damaged both front slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 136,981 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 129,110 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Beginning to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Beginning to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 120,077 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 107,070 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 92,770 miles

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

full under tray covers fitted

full under tray covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2015 78,003 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Unable to give full inspection to rear brake pads possible wearing thin

Pass 5 Dec 2014 65,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2014 65,799 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 53,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 37,093 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 26,144 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 22,262 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 9 Mar 2010 16,916 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 9,880 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 3,673 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 3,056 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 UVT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 UVT, 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 UVT registered?

DK54 UVT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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