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DY04 UWX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

20,566 mi
Last recorded20,566 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 20,566 miles

front to rear under body & suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2025 17,561 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 17,371 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 17,075 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 16,709 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 16,332 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 16,060 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 15,208 miles

under panels fitted obscuring some components to be checked

Fail 13 Mar 2019 15,207 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

under panels fitted obscuring some components to be checked

Pass 8 Mar 2018 14,193 miles

management light on

Fail 8 Mar 2018 14,192 miles

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

management light on

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 13,107 miles

engine man light on ?

Fail 14 Mar 2017 13 miles

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

engine man light on ?

Pass 9 Mar 2016 11,905 miles

engine light on ,?

Pass 9 Mar 2015 11,078 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 10,405 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 9,828 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 9,096 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 8,352 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 7,434 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 6,555 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 5,644 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 4,297 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 UWX 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 87%.

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 UWX, 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 UWX registered?

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

Is DY04 UWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY04 UWX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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