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M1 DVA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

39,376 mi
Last recorded39,376 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 DVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 39,376 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 39,376 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 39,187 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all rear brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Feb 2024 38,909 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 38,610 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 38,331 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 37,969 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 37,959 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 37,292 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 36,488 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 35,262 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 33,820 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 33,814 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 32,663 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 31,413 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 30,164 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 28,846 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 28,846 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 27,216 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing in tread & wall

Pass 13 Jul 2010 25,186 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 21,970 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 21,970 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 18,329 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 18,327 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 14,570 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 14,570 miles

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

front number plate loose

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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M1 DVA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 M1 DVA, 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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M1 DVA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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