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DV04 DVJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,457 mi
Last recorded119,457 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 DVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 119,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 112,558 miles

Covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2019 106,185 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 100,335 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 94,151 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 87,298 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 78,041 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 69,298 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 69,017 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 63,897 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 63,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 58,471 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 58,388 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 52,469 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 47,189 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 39,483 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 29,512 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 21,320 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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DV04 DVJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DV04 DVJ, 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 DV04 DVJ registered?

DV04 DVJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is DV04 DVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV04 DVJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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