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DU04 MUE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,509 mi
Last recorded115,509 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 115,509 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 103,398 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 96,705 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 92,818 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 88,721 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 88,480 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 88,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 84,583 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 84,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 79,223 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 79,223 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 72,168 miles

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

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 6 Jan 2017 68,325 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 64,639 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 57,273 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 51,946 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 47,795 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 43,890 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 39,138 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 35,991 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 32,331 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 32,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 28,927 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 25,647 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 MUE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MUE, 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 MUE registered?

DU04 MUE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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