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871 DAR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

89,268 mi
Last recorded89,268 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration871 DAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 89,268 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front mirror dull

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

number plate warning light on dash lights ok

park brake slow to release

under body covered in under seal

under trays attached not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Dec 2025 89,262 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front mirror dull

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

number plate warning light on dash lights ok

park brake slow to release

under body covered in under seal

under trays attached not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Dec 2024 88,725 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slight dull (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

park brake travel long but not excessive

under body rusty undersealed and under trays fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2024 88,725 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slight dull (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

park brake travel long but not excessive

under body rusty undersealed and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2023 88,112 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 88,106 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 87,271 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 87,271 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 85,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear number plate lamp dull

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear sub frame / arms / body corroding

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 83,993 miles

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

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

Rear subframe started to corrode

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 82,186 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 78,999 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 78,995 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 75,536 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 71,479 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Rear tyres cracking and deteriating, worn approx 3mm

Pass 18 Nov 2015 67,702 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 63,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 60,254 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 60,132 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 57,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear pads worn

Pass 16 Nov 2011 54,178 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FULL UNDER FLOUR COVERS FITTED

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 51,030 miles

undertrays fitted front to rear

Pass 9 Dec 2009 48,161 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 44,834 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn edges

Pass 23 Jan 2008 42,409 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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871 DAR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 871 DAR, 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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871 DAR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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