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DK54 VDM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

104,177 mi
Last recorded104,177 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 VDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 104,177 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2025 104,177 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 94,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2024 94,142 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 84,627 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 84,627 miles

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

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 69,572 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 58,120 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 56,518 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 54,381 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

no plates starting to delaminate

Pass 6 Aug 2018 52,400 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 50,130 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

trays and covers obscuring testable items

Fail 9 Aug 2017 50,130 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

trays and covers obscuring testable items

Pass 1 Aug 2016 47,590 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 45,169 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 45,169 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 40,411 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 40,411 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 36,628 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 36,628 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 34,078 miles

advise missfire

Pass 12 Aug 2011 29,510 miles

advise rattle in engine area

Fail 10 Aug 2011 29,510 miles

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

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

advise rattle in engine area

Pass 23 Aug 2010 25,327 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 22,732 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2008 20,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 16,016 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 VDM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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