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DU54 TZB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

193,466 mi
Last recorded193,466 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 TZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 193,466 miles

Both Registration plate lamp light intensity slightly reduced

Coil spring corroded Raer both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front need polishing! (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp incorrect colour Both front! (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front upper bushes worn/slight play! (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 193,466 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Both Registration plate lamp light intensity slightly reduced

Coil spring corroded Raer both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front need polishing! (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp incorrect colour Both front! (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front upper bushes worn/slight play! (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside edge! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 187,845 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 187,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 179,699 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 172,056 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 164,507 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 158,012 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 148,950 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear! (4.4.3 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 229,736 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 136,500 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 129,068 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 128,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 112,088 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 112,088 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 89,478 miles

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

center exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2013 89,381 miles

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

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

center exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2012 70,544 miles

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

both rear tyres low tread depth

Pass 27 Sep 2011 63,627 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 56,078 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 56,069 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 47,518 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 40,273 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 4 Oct 2007 32,314 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 31,499 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 31,499 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 TZB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 TZB, 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 TZB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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