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DL04 DOH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,257 mi
Last recorded117,257 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 DOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 117,257 miles

Engine management lamp indicates a fault

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 109,635 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

MIL lamp indicates a problem

Fail 22 Oct 2024 109,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

MIL lamp indicates a problem

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 103,258 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 108,818 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 100,219 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 99,494 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 94,117 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 94,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt stabiliser link dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f + n/s/f upper front suspension arm bushes excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached stabiliser link loose/play (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2018 92,524 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 88,566 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 88,566 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 82,601 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 76,982 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 76,672 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f + n/s/r tyres tread getting low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 76,657 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f + n/s/r tyres tread getting low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 70,840 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 70,840 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 65,328 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 65,324 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 56,498 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 50,548 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2010 45,771 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 40,737 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 35,150 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 29,974 miles

Note engine management light stays on.

Pass 10 Jul 2007 28,694 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 28,692 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 DOH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DL04 DOH, 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 DOH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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