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DU04 ECN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,342 mi
Last recorded76,342 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2019 76,342 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 76,256 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 76,256 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 71,613 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 64,463 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 58,258 miles

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 10 May 2014 58,258 miles

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

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 15 May 2013 51,918 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 45,935 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 45,755 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 40,008 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 39,914 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 34,128 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

underbody covered by extensive plastic shielding

Pass 21 Mar 2009 27,703 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 21,597 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front lower arm ball joint boots splitting.

Fail 11 Mar 2008 21,596 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both front lower arm ball joint boots splitting.

Pass 21 Feb 2007 15,102 miles

both front lower arm bushes starting to crack

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 ECN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DU04 ECN, 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 ECN registered?

DU04 ECN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2004.

Is DU04 ECN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU04 ECN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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