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DL04 RZT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

128,586 mi
Last recorded128,586 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 RZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 128,586 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 122,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 119,439 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 119,436 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component likely to fail shocker (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component likely to fail shocker (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2019 113,045 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 106,681 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2018 106,678 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)

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 99,426 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2016 88,480 miles

front number plate slightly faded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2016 88,480 miles

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

front number plate slightly faded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 79,856 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 79,856 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2014 72,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 65,602 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 59,310 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 59,275 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 53,291 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 46,394 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 46,315 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 39,303 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 39,303 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 33,629 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 56,921 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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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DL04 RZT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DL04 RZT, 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 RZT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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