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DU54 TYX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,534 mi
Last recorded163,534 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 TYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 163,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 161,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 161,578 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 156,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 153,548 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both. (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 149,727 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 144,060 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement play in offside rear centre bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe feeding offside rear flexible brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 137,620 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 137,613 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 129,222 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 120,648 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 120,645 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 93,456 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 81,313 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 68,427 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 68,427 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 69,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 56,845 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 42,439 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 42,439 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 TYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel 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 DU54 TYX, 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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DU54 TYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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