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DY54 OJJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

118,404 mi
Last recorded118,404 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 OJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 118,404 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 99,447 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 95,975 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 95,975 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust rear silencer collapsed internally (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 90,512 miles

eye level brake light inop

rear subframe and connecting arms have surface corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2019 86,724 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 86,724 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 80,901 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 75,647 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 96,716 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 63,106 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 63,106 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 55,535 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 52,977 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 48,363 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 43,363 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front camber arm rubber ball joint split

offside front camber arm ball joint rubber split

slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 24 Sep 2010 38,361 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 31,065 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 26,780 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 22,590 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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DY54 OJJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DY54 OJJ, 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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DY54 OJJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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