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DV04 ZXU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,825 mi
Last recorded113,825 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 113,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 110,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2017 103,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre worn on the inner shoulder

rear exhaust mount broken

right hand indicator does not stay on unless held in position

Pass 15 Jun 2016 95,496 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 88,625 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 88,623 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 82,064 miles

Both front brake discs slightly pitted

Engine management light on

Pass 21 Jun 2013 74,360 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 64,654 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 64,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s/r tyre has bad sidewall damage

Pass 17 Jun 2011 59,193 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 59,193 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

n/s repeater lens broken

Pass 18 Jun 2010 51,621 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 45,051 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 44,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s side repeater lens damage

Pass 14 Jun 2008 36,978 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 36,978 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 29,023 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 ZXU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 DV04 ZXU, 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 ZXU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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