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DU54 BYO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

145,172 mi
Last recorded145,172 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 BYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 145,172 miles

Rear subframe & rear suspension corroded

Suspension bushes deteriating

Fail 21 Jul 2025 145,152 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe & rear suspension corroded

Suspension bushes deteriating

Pass 18 Jul 2024 139,577 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 139,577 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 133,655 miles

drivers window not open

Fail 7 Jul 2023 133,653 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

drivers window not open

Pass 7 Jul 2022 130,351 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 128,444 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

handbrake pedal slight free play causing light to flicker on

Pass 29 Apr 2020 126,875 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2020 126,875 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 121,776 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2018 121,776 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

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

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2017 115,285 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 115,256 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 109,419 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 103,874 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 89,831 miles

both front tyres wearing low on their outer shoulders

Pass 25 Oct 2013 74,838 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 73,419 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Near side front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 10 Aug 2013 73,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Near side front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 62,030 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 62,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 50,985 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 39,841 miles

front No plate loose

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s rear tyre 2-3mm

Fail 18 Aug 2010 39,813 miles

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

front No plate loose

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s rear tyre 2-3mm

Pass 21 Jul 2009 28,819 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front No plate loose

Pass 22 Jul 2008 19,253 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 14,266 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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DU54 BYO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DU54 BYO, 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 DU54 BYO registered?

DU54 BYO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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