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DU54 UAX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,178 mi
Last recorded119,178 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 UAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 119,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output And offside (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 119,178 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output And offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 116,365 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 116,365 miles

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn both front link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2019 110,543 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 108,472 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Jul 2017 103,405 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under shield fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 95,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 95,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 90,613 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 87,265 miles

aux drive belt cracking

metal brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

n/s side engine mounting rubber spliting

o/s n/s front tyres wearing inner edges

o/s n/s rear tyres wearing close to limit

slight wear front brake discs

under covers & outer sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2013 80,808 miles

1.n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage 2.o/s/r tyre outer sidewall damage 3.possable alternator pulley worn 4.outer sills plastic covers fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2013 80,808 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

1.n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage 2.o/s/r tyre outer sidewall damage 3.possable alternator pulley worn 4.outer sills plastic covers fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2012 75,272 miles

outer silles & under vehcile not cheeked into cover

Pass 29 Dec 2011 68,851 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 68,654 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 66,879 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 42,095 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 42,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 38,089 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 32,410 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 UAX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UAX, 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 UAX registered?

DU54 UAX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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