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DU04 ECF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,253 mi
Last recorded105,253 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 ECF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 105,253 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and back (3.6.B.4d)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable both (2.2.C.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front wiper slightly smearing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wing has minor damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing cracks outer wall but not deep enough to reach to the cords or ply (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all both side (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust has broken bracket but still secured

all front and rear brake pipes greased up

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 May 2018 105,253 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and back (3.6.B.4d)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable both (2.2.C.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front wiper slightly smearing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wing has minor damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing cracks outer wall but not deep enough to reach to the cords or ply (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all both side (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust has broken bracket but still secured

all front and rear brake pipes greased up

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 May 2017 103,476 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre cracking on tread

Pass 27 May 2016 102,131 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 23,134 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 97,092 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 97,088 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 94,582 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 91,609 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 87,803 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 60,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 33,523 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 31,375 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 25,502 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 25,502 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 19,791 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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DU04 ECF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DU04 ECF, 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 DU04 ECF registered?

DU04 ECF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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