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DY54 OJL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

159,544 mi
Last recorded159,544 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2020 159,544 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension rusty

Fail 7 Apr 2020 159,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted bolt missing from caliper hold pads (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2019 142,518 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension is very rusty nearside /offside, and will require att. in very near future

Rear tyres worn inside edges

Fail 4 Mar 2019 142,496 miles

Front Parking brake lever inoperative (not releasing when applied), brakes binding nearside/offside rear (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension is very rusty nearside /offside, and will require att. in very near future

Rear tyres worn inside edges

Pass 3 Nov 2017 125,420 miles

Corrosion started on sills around jacking points

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 121,379 miles

Both rear brake flexis cracking and perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front Tyre 2mm outer edge (205/55/16)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre 3mm of tread on edges

Fail 19 Nov 2016 121,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Droplink (2.4.G.2)

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear brake flexis cracking & perished

Exhaust mounting snapped (System still supported ok)

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

Nearside Front Tyre 2mm outer edge (205/55/16)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre 1.6mm inner / 2mm outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre 3mm of tread on edges

Rear anti- roll bar corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 113,948 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 113,864 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 102,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

parking brake lever sticking slighty

rear b/pipes rusty

Fail 11 Oct 2014 102,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

parking brake lever sticking slighty

rear b/pipes rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2013 92,449 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 83,420 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 74,800 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 74,800 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 66,200 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 57,843 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 48,783 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 48,783 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 38,947 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 OJL 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 65%.

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 DY54 OJL, 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 OJL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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