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DW04 JRW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,395 mi
Last recorded113,395 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW04 JRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 113,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 109,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside headlamp slightly insecure

Fail 11 Nov 2019 109,682 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2019 106,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 106,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 96,310 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 84,819 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 75,332 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 66,311 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)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 57,518 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 57,518 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 40,389 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 38,795 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 36,120 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 33,364 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 17 Apr 2009 30,362 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 27,364 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 24,600 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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DW04 JRW 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 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 DW04 JRW, 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 DW04 JRW registered?

DW04 JRW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is DW04 JRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DW04 JRW 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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