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AE54 XHK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,623 mi
Last recorded155,623 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 155,623 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 140,259 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 140,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 126,339 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 126,339 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 117,001 miles

Some wear near side rear anti roll bar link

Fail 3 Oct 2016 117,001 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Some wear near side rear anti roll bar link

Pass 14 Oct 2015 109,220 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 109,220 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working door mirror repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 103,900 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 138,897 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 99,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 99,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/front tyre is wearing on inside edge

Pass 5 Oct 2012 91,783 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 91,783 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 84,975 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 78,768 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 71,603 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 68,586 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 59,965 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 59,965 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 52,291 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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AE54 XHK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AE54 XHK, 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 AE54 XHK registered?

AE54 XHK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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