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8449 RU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

58,265 mi
Last recorded58,265 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8449 RU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 58,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on exhaust back box

Pass 7 Jul 2025 58,150 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 57,797 miles

corrosion on exhaust rear box

Pass 14 Jul 2023 57,740 miles

corrosion on exhaust back box

Pass 26 Jul 2022 57,131 miles

corrosion on exhaust rear box

Pass 5 Jul 2021 56,343 miles

Under trays fitted front to rear not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 14 Jul 2020 56,121 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 53,285 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 53,279 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 49,895 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 46,317 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 44,348 miles

corrosion and wear on both front brake discs inner faces

Fail 12 Aug 2015 41,249 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 41,249 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 39,294 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 38,625 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 36,907 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 32,056 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 32,056 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 29,023 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 4 Aug 2009 23,911 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 20,442 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 17,110 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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8449 RU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 8449 RU, 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 8449 RU registered?

8449 RU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2004.

Is 8449 RU safe to buy?

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