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DY04 EXV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

123,600 mi
Last recorded123,600 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 EXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 123,600 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 119,934 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber bouncy

Pass 6 Jun 2017 117,273 miles

o/s handbrake lower than n/s

Pass 8 Jun 2016 111,909 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

chip in screen

nearside side repeater covered with tape

Fail 6 Jun 2016 111,873 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

chip in screen

nearside side repeater covered with tape

Pass 27 May 2015 103,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 93,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre wearing outter edge.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2014 93,577 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre wearing outter edge.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 85,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 74,205 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 64,902 miles

rear brake hose starting to perish

rear tyres close to limit

screen chipped

Pass 7 Apr 2010 55,420 miles

slight damage to screen

Pass 29 Apr 2009 47,146 miles

engine management light on

Pass 18 Apr 2008 37,423 miles

parking brake travel

Pass 17 Apr 2007 28,209 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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DY04 EXV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DY04 EXV, 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 DY04 EXV registered?

DY04 EXV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2004.

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