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M30 RBY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

72,718 mi
Last recorded72,718 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 RBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 72,718 miles

Stone chip in widscreen

Pass 14 Feb 2025 69,013 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 65,122 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 60,857 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 56,994 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 56,994 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 54,430 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 51,863 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2019 48,632 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Pass 5 Feb 2018 44,580 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 7 Feb 2017 41,306 miles

emissions not tested as no RPM available and no smoke detected

Pass 4 Feb 2016 37,549 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)

emissions not tested due to no smoke detected and no RPM available

Pass 26 Jan 2015 33,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions not tested due to no smoke detected and no RPM avalible

Pass 24 Feb 2014 30,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 25,966 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 19,831 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 18,121 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 17,775 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 15,802 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 12,204 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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M30 RBY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 M30 RBY, 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 M30 RBY registered?

M30 RBY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is M30 RBY safe to buy?

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