CarVerify

Free Car Check

DU04 MXY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,092 mi
Last recorded55,092 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 MXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 55,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front lower arm bushes deteriorating

rear coil springs corroding

rear exhaust silencer front mount broken

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 14 Jan 2014 54,772 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 48,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust mount weak

eml on

nearside rear tyre getting low

nearside wing mirror indicator lens holed

offside track rod end has play (strong advise)

rear indicators showing white light

Pass 6 Feb 2012 2,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Oct 2010 37,509 miles

off side front tyre tread area damaged and cracking,

Pass 3 Jun 2009 30,397 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 26,802 miles

n/s door indicater lense cracked

n/s/f+n/s/r+o/s/r tyres on 2.5 mm

slightly long park brake pedal travle

Pass 11 May 2007 23,685 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DU04 MXY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MXY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DU04 MXY?

You can check the full history of DU04 MXY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DU04 MXY registered?

DU04 MXY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 June 2004.

Is DU04 MXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU04 MXY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DU04 MXY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DU04 MXY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.