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DY04 UWL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

258,764 mi
Last recorded258,764 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 UWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 258,764 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 207,666 miles

Undertray fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 2 Nov 2021 207,666 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Undertray fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 6 Nov 2020 157,708 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 157,708 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 104,058 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 104,056 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 63,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 62,631 miles

Central Front Lower Under tray fitted.

Pass 24 Oct 2016 61,209 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 61,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 59,516 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 59,516 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 57,268 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

keep check on rear number plate condition.

Fail 31 Oct 2014 57,248 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

keep check on rear number plate condition.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 55,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak from the automatic transmission

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

Rear silencer support bracket slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Feb 2014 55,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak from the automatic transmission

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

Rear silencer support bracket slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2013 50,600 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear exhaust bracket rusting.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 47,684 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 47,634 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 43,686 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 39,838 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 34,551 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 30,375 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 25,941 miles

offside rear tyre near limit

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 UWL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DY04 UWL, 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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DY04 UWL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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