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MC04 DLY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

116,917 mi
Last recorded116,917 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 DLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 116,917 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 116,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 111,160 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 106,407 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 100,834 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 93,594 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 82,672 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Jun 2014 82,672 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust mounting braket corroded off.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 73,490 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 63,331 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 52,846 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 46,242 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 38,874 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread(Conti 245/40/17y)

offside sill/jacking block damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2008 32,778 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2007 23,412 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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MC04 DLY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MC04 DLY, 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 MC04 DLY registered?

MC04 DLY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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