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DX54 ZDV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

145,732 mi
Last recorded145,732 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 ZDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 145,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2023 216,861 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under body protected with under sealant

Pass 27 Jun 2022 132,493 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 129,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broke away (6.1.2 (a))

centre exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2020 128,137 miles

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

Central exhaust box slightly corroded

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 128,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central exhaust box slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 125,673 miles

centre exhaust slightly blowing and corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2018 124,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to near side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 119,454 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 115,301 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays restrict full inspection of some components

Pass 4 Jul 2015 109,501 miles

o/s rear brake pipe corroded.

Fail 1 Jul 2015 109,501 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 99,738 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded (border pass).

Fail 24 Jun 2014 99,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear brake pipes corroded (border pass).

Pass 4 Jul 2013 94,071 miles

rear brake pads worn.

Fail 4 Jul 2013 94,071 miles

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

rear brake pads worn.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 84,244 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 78,104 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 67,223 miles

noisy o/s rear brake.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 57,411 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 45,821 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 36,828 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 36,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 ZDV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DX54 ZDV, 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 ZDV registered?

DX54 ZDV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is DX54 ZDV safe to buy?

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