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DU54 UAC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

110,248 mi
Last recorded110,248 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 110,248 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2026 110,245 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 105,502 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2025 105,502 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underbody corroded

Pass 18 May 2024 91,753 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine covers,under-trays and under-covers fitted front to Rear preventing inspection of some testable components

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

under body protected with thick under sealant

Pass 3 May 2023 91,519 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under body covered in undersealer.

under trays fitted.

Pass 20 Jul 2022 84,250 miles

UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Pass 8 Sep 2021 82,888 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arm slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 82,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arm slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 81,961 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside & offside front direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside & offside rear flexible hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner sills and chassis rails corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills, under trays also fitted obscuring some under body components

Pass 9 Sep 2019 80,635 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has slightly corroded at flexible hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside rear direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components corroding (suspension arms/springs) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 78,654 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components and rear subframe have surface corrosion forming (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills, undertrays also fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 28 Aug 2018 78,645 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust hanger bracket broken due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components and rear subframe have surface corrosion forming (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills, undertrays also fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 24 Aug 2017 76,389 miles

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 24 Aug 2017 76,388 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 74,234 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres cracking in tread

exhaust mount broken

Fail 9 Sep 2016 74,234 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres cracking in tread

exhaust mount broken

Pass 2 Sep 2015 71,821 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 67,590 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 67,534 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 63,802 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 59,495 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 54,524 miles

all four brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front tyre inner sidewall started to crack

Pass 16 Nov 2009 51,904 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 49,014 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 35,074 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 UAC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 UAC, 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 UAC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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