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E23 DSH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests47 (38 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate80.9%

Mileage

96,813 mi
Last recorded96,813 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE23 DSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

38 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 96,813 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2025 152,404 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 94,898 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 146,025 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

covers fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2024 146,025 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2024 92,017 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 142,427 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted unable to see all brake pipes

Pass 14 Sep 2023 90,636 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 139,358 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded,unable to fully assess all due to covers fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/f suspension arm dust boot slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2023 139,342 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded, above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 89,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 134,790 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 88,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 129,759 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

surface rust to rear subframe

Pass 3 Aug 2020 84,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 121,841 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Covers fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 80,348 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 116,422 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2018 116,422 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

n/s wing mirror smashed

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2018 75,549 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 73,822 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2017 107,610 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2017 107,610 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 69,366 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 101,446 miles

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

Fail 14 Dec 2016 101,446 miles

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

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

Pass 22 Apr 2016 64,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 93,549 miles

child seat in rear

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2015 93,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

child seat in rear

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 59,324 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 85,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2014 85,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014 54,886 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 75,138 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 75,138 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2013 49,721 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 49,721 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 63,717 miles

front discs worn

Pass 19 May 2012 44,601 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 50,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs worn on inner face

Pass 21 May 2011 38,953 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 38,821 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 33,142 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 22,677 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN IN CENTRE OF TREAD

Pass 23 May 2009 28,397 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 23,142 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 17,566 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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E23 DSH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 47 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.9%.

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 E23 DSH, 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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E23 DSH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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