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DK54 UWL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,673 mi
Last recorded92,673 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 UWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 92,673 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 92,482 miles

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

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted ()

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2016 91,823 miles

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

winds appears tobe excessively tinted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 87,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Pass 19 Feb 2014 81,558 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 81,558 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 75,447 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 75,447 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 73,815 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 73,815 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 64,627 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 64,627 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 59,589 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 59,548 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 51,050 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 45,000 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 UWL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UWL, 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 UWL registered?

DK54 UWL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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The MOT history for DK54 UWL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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