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M4 MDA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,443 mi
Last recorded51,443 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 MDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 51,443 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panel fitted unable to see some components

Pass 23 Jan 2025 50,393 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panel fitted unable to see some components

Pass 23 Jan 2024 49,354 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack arm inner joint

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floor panel fitted unable to see some components

Fail 23 Jan 2024 49,353 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

slight play in o/s steering rack arm inner joint

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floor panel fitted unable to see some components

Pass 24 Jan 2023 48,560 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

some surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Pass 24 Jan 2022 47,438 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

some surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Fail 24 Jan 2022 47,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

some surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Pass 18 Jan 2021 46,576 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight paly in front o/s steering rack arm

some surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Pass 21 Jan 2020 45,848 miles

front n/s tyre is starting to wear on outer edge

slight free play in front o/s steering rack arm

some surface rust, to exhaust system

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Pass 28 Jan 2019 44,501 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front o/s lower ball joint dust cover is starting to deteriorate

full under tray fitted unable to check some components

Fail 28 Jan 2019 44,498 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front o/s lower ball joint dust cover is starting to deteriorate

full under tray fitted unable to check some components

Pass 22 Jan 2018 43,111 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyre side walls are starting to crack and deteriorate

front o/s tyre is starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 24 Jan 2017 41,192 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 23 Jan 2017 41,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm as marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 29 Jan 2016 39,530 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 39,530 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 37,051 miles

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

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

Fail 28 Jan 2015 37,049 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 29 Jan 2014 33,817 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 33,814 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 29,680 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 26,170 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 23,076 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 19,638 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 16,458 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres cracked

brake wear lamp on

Fail 16 Jan 2009 16,458 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake wear lamp on

Pass 21 Jan 2008 13,150 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 10,241 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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M4 MDA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M4 MDA, 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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M4 MDA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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