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DS04 DKS

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

81,202 mi
Last recorded81,202 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 DKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 81,202 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2023 80,474 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Fail 26 Apr 2023 80,474 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Fail 15 Dec 2022 79,674 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

sill covers and undertrays preventing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 4 Oct 2021 77,854 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 77,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 76,855 miles

oil blowing past filler cap

Pass 2 Aug 2019 74,744 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 74,744 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 71,596 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 68,645 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 64,819 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 64,704 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 61,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 61,047 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 57,018 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 57,018 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 52,336 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 52,336 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 47,827 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

chips in windscreen

Fail 15 Aug 2012 47,827 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Aug 2011 43,098 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 37,442 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 26 Aug 2009 31,879 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 25,502 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 19,098 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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DS04 DKS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DS04 DKS, 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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DS04 DKS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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