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DR04 VKA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,685 mi
Last recorded117,685 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR04 VKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 117,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 111,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 111,978 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 110,073 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front headlamp discolored low beam image

Fail 22 Jun 2023 110,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front headlamp discolored low beam image

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 105,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (lower) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (225/4517) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

Offside Front headlamp unit bracket broken

Pass 1 Jun 2021 101,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 99,503 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 94,532 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 90,201 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 76,842 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 76,842 miles

Central Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 75,641 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 74,245 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 72,421 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 Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2014 72,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 49,951 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 42,111 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 37,875 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd

Fail 20 Jun 2011 37,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd

Pass 15 May 2010 31,158 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 16,361 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd

Pass 4 Jul 2007 12,793 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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DR04 VKA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DR04 VKA, 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 DR04 VKA registered?

DR04 VKA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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