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DX54 WFD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,129 mi
Last recorded112,129 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 WFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 112,129 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 112,118 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 107,752 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 104,099 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 93,994 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 79,563 miles

rear antiroll bar has corrosion

rear coil springs have corrosion

unable to fully inspect rear coil springs

unable to fuly inspect underside of vehicle, plastic cover fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2009 69,904 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre scrubbed bald on inner edge,not within centre 3/4 of tread but appears close to cords or canvas

Fail 5 Nov 2009 69,904 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre scrubbed bald on inner edge,not within centre 3/4 of tread but appears close to cords or canvas

Pass 27 Oct 2008 58,853 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 58,853 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 46,529 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 46,529 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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DX54 WFD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DX54 WFD, 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 DX54 WFD registered?

DX54 WFD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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