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DU04 MUW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,692 mi
Last recorded149,692 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 149,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 143,556 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 131,124 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 131,124 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 122,652 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 4 Jul 2017 115,013 miles

both front-to-rear brake pipes to rear flexis slight corrosion

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front track rod end slight play

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2016 106,192 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

engine management light

Fail 1 Jul 2016 106,192 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

engine management light

Pass 24 Jun 2015 100,295 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 92,616 miles

direction indicator stalk does not lock on right hand signalling

front brake discs worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 10 Jun 2013 80,827 miles

Engine management light on dash

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 10 Jun 2013 80,827 miles

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

Engine management light on dash

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 4 Jul 2012 74,656 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 65,463 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 65,463 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 57,300 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 49,638 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly cut

Fail 6 Jun 2009 49,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly cut

Pass 24 Apr 2008 42,638 miles

park brake very nearly at the end of its travel

Pass 22 Mar 2007 32,222 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 MUW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MUW, 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 MUW registered?

DU04 MUW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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