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MD04 URA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,182 mi
Last recorded189,182 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD04 URA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 189,182 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 189,182 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2011 164,127 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 151,437 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

FRONT BRAKE DISKS LIPPED/RIDGED

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

N/S/F SEAT BELT UNTESTED CHILD SEAT FITTED

OIL LEAK FROM BOOST PIPE @ N/S NEXT TO RAD

SMALL CHIP ON FRONT SCREEN ABOVE ZONE A

Pass 2 Apr 2010 131,610 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 99,456 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)

Fail 14 Jul 2008 99,455 miles

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

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 18 Jul 2007 82,109 miles

both front tyres heavilly scalloped on inner edges

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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MD04 URA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MD04 URA, 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 MD04 URA registered?

MD04 URA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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