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DS04 WPZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,749 mi
Last recorded114,749 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 WPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 114,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 114,747 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 111,383 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 106,283 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2019 106,271 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 102,458 miles

Both rear coil springs badly corroded

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 29 Jan 2018 102,458 miles

Both rear coil springs badly corroded

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 98,755 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 98,755 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 96,668 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 91,223 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 88,625 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 88,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 88,057 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 79,557 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 74,328 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 72,107 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 59,626 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 WPZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 DS04 WPZ, 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 DS04 WPZ registered?

DS04 WPZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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