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DY04 UVV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

168,286 mi
Last recorded168,286 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 UVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 168,286 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 160,990 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 153,277 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 142,844 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 132,019 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 123,111 miles

ADVISE;BRAKE DISCS RUSTY AS CAR HAS BEEN STANDING.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 123,110 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 109,206 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brakediscs worn

r-front foglamp n/w

wiperblades worn

Pass 12 Apr 2010 96,519 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 95,963 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 82,049 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 58,176 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 43,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight split in kerb protector on nsr tyre

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 UVV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DY04 UVV, 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 UVV registered?

DY04 UVV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2004.

Is DY04 UVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY04 UVV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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