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DL04 DNY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,233 mi
Last recorded151,233 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 DNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 151,233 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2019 151,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 135,174 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 135,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 130,446 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 130,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 124,798 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

hand brake effciency just met advise have checked

Pass 20 Aug 2015 120,615 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 120,615 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 115,414 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 107,173 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 107,173 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 100,857 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Aug 2011 91,714 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 83,843 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 77,972 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 58,963 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 47,359 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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DL04 DNY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DL04 DNY, 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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DL04 DNY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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