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DU54 XOG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

134,145 mi
Last recorded134,145 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 XOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 134,145 miles

Foot Pedal Rubber missing

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 134,145 miles

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

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

Foot Pedal Rubber missing

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 127,274 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

park brake foot pedal rubber missing

Fail 15 Jan 2025 127,273 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

park brake foot pedal rubber missing

Pass 16 Jan 2024 122,245 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Securing clamp loose/missing (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside direction indicator tell tail, flash rate high

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Pedal, anti slip device missing (1.1.6 (d))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear floor and chassis rails have surface corrosion in places. Undertrays fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 122,108 miles

Offside Side repeater does not face the side Rear/side facing LED inoperative (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Securing clamp loose/missing (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside direction indicator tell tail, flash rate high

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Pedal, anti slip device missing (1.1.6 (d))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear floor and chassis rails have surface corrosion in places. Undertrays fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 114,557 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

vehicle has general age related corrosion underneath at rear end

Fail 4 Jan 2023 114,555 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

vehicle has general age related corrosion underneath at rear end

Pass 15 Jan 2022 107,053 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Anti slip device missing from pedal (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2021 101,643 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 97,845 miles

Full manufacturers covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Parking brake pedal, anti slip device missing.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 88,112 miles

Full manufacturers covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake pedal anti slip device missing.

Pass 17 Feb 2018 79,288 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 68,672 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 68,670 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 61,021 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine heater light on

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2014 55,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

outer sill covers and inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2013 44,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 37,480 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 34,702 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 29,768 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 28,553 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 24,201 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 19,741 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 XOG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XOG, 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 XOG registered?

DU54 XOG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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