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DV04 PKN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

101,975 mi
Last recorded101,975 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 PKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2026 101,975 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear wheel arches corroded.inner wing liners fitted

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2025 96,280 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 96,275 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 92,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 92,995 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 91,733 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 90,744 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside under shield covering brake pipes

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 88,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 84,315 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 80,446 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 75,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 75,099 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 70,457 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

Upper engine cover fitted

Vehicle under body panels fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2016 64,658 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 58,505 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 52,156 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 46,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

plastic outter sill covers fitted

vehicle underbody panels fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2013 46,216 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

plastic outter sill covers fitted

vehicle underbody panels fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2012 40,443 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 33,464 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 26,222 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 26,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 16,908 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 6,582 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 4,959 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 PKN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PKN, 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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DV04 PKN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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