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DK54 VEA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

167,083 mi
Last recorded167,083 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 VEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 167,083 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - ( slight ) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing - ( slight ) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded worn - ( slight ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 166,769 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 165,418 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 163,494 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 163,494 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 158,839 miles

Central exhaust section corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 156,566 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 19 Aug 2015 144,664 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 144,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 131,451 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 116,464 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 116,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 106,791 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)

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2011 95,478 miles

near side front tyre wear on outer edge

Pass 24 Aug 2010 86,276 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 86,259 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 74,782 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 64,905 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 51,556 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 VEA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VEA, 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 VEA registered?

DK54 VEA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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