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DU54 UBA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,170 mi
Last recorded162,170 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 162,170 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 22 Feb 2019 162,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 154,876 miles

both rear anti roll drop links have slight play

nearside front rear lower arm ball joint has slight play

rear exhaust has slight blow

Pass 9 Mar 2017 146,638 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear outer ball joints have slight play

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear anti roll drop links have slight play

front brake pads wearing thin (inner)

nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 29 Apr 2016 136,271 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Oct 2014 112,590 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 95,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2013 95,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 84,951 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 84,951 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 84,787 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust deteriating

Fail 29 Aug 2012 84,787 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust deteriating

Pass 22 Sep 2011 75,862 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 68,052 miles

Both front brake disc's partly worn

Both rear brake pad sets approx 3/4 worn

Both rear tyre tread 3mm

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 58,772 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 58,772 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Both front tyres worn on edges

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)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 46,975 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 36,419 miles

1-o/s/f tyre outer edge down to 2mm 2-n/s/r trye getting low on tread 3mm

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 UBA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UBA, 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 UBA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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