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DU04 ECT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,267 mi
Last recorded100,267 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 ECT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 100,267 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 93,950 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 93,950 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 86,206 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 73,388 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 73,388 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 20,579 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 49,954 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 2 Apr 2011 49,725 miles

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

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 23 Apr 2010 45,270 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 40,053 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 40,053 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 35,275 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 23,286 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 ECT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DU04 ECT, 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 ECT registered?

DU04 ECT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2004.

Is DU04 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU04 ECT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DU04 ECT have outstanding finance?

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