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DY04 UVN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,568 mi
Last recorded152,568 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 152,568 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 152,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 138,116 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both and covers fiitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers fitted under car

hand brake foot lever sticking

Pass 4 Apr 2019 134,067 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms covers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill cover under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 134,067 miles

All direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded alkl on both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms covers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill cover under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 131,793 miles

front -rear undersheilds fitted corrosion both rear subframe mounts slight movement front ns antiroll link

Pass 24 Apr 2017 130,482 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 120,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 115,366 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 115,360 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 102,319 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 80,780 miles

Both front tyres worn very low on edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2012 80,657 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn very low on edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2011 67,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 67,678 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 51,485 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 39,331 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 32,614 miles

N/S/F and O/S/R seat belts not fully tested. Child seats fitted at time of test.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 26,524 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 UVN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UVN, 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 UVN registered?

DY04 UVN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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The MOT history for DY04 UVN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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