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DU54 UBT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,347 mi
Last recorded91,347 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 91,347 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 83,772 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread down to 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Auto box sump is wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 83,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi pipe & above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi pipe & above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread down to 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel tight to turn, brake binding

Oil leak, but not excessive Auto box sump is wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 67,322 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake binding slightly.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 60,749 miles

Rear unable to check rear seat belts seats folded down

Pass 12 Oct 2015 52,246 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 47,206 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 42,924 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 40,281 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 40,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 38,297 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 33,326 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 33,324 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 27,689 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 21,317 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 15 Oct 2007 16,094 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 UBT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UBT, 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 UBT registered?

DU54 UBT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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