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478 ADL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

105,913 mi
Last recorded105,913 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration478 ADL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 105,913 miles

Gearbox damp

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Sill kit fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2024 102,096 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 102,035 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light loose

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

gearbox damp with oil

Pass 8 Aug 2023 98,020 miles

Both rear flexible brake hoses perished

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Gearbox damp

Nearside front tyre worn low outer edge

Offside front tyre worn edges

Rear brake pads appear low

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2022 95,601 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 95,561 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator not working Indicator stalk faulty (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 92,830 miles

Both Front Anti-roll Bar Link Upper Ball Joint Dust Cover Slightly Damaged - No Ingress Of Dirt

Both Front Flexible Brake Hoses Perished

Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Both Rear Flexible Brake Hoses Perished

Chip In Windscreen

Gearbox Damp

Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Worn, Outer Edge Worn

Offside Front Tyre Slightly Worn

Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Worn

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 88,910 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link top boot damaged no ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

gear box damp

indicator stalk unit has movement

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2020 88,910 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link top boot damaged no ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

gear box damp

indicator stalk unit has movement

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2019 86,472 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 13 Aug 2019 86,472 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2018 83,672 miles

windscreen stone chip

Pass 15 Aug 2017 79,700 miles

both rear tyres worn, nearside rea worn inner edge

chip in screen

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Jul 2016 74,167 miles

both rear tyres getting low

eml light on dash

Pass 11 Aug 2015 68,527 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 68,527 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 61,281 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front anti roll bar drop link top boot damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2013 56,161 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn low outer edge

Pass 25 Aug 2012 51,172 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 46,138 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 42,521 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 41,050 miles

offside front tyre scrubbed on tyre tread

Pass 26 Jun 2008
Pass 4 Apr 2007 35,956 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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478 ADL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 478 ADL, 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 478 ADL registered?

478 ADL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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