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AP04 XAB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

163,724 mi
Last recorded163,724 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 XAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 163,724 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 157,564 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 157,564 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2017 147,246 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 131,457 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 106,725 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 91,067 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 91,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 79,124 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 79,124 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 67,917 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 58,942 miles

Cut In N/S/Front Tyre ,Not Down To Cords.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 51,131 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 43,068 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 33,775 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 25,685 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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AP04 XAB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AP04 XAB, 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 AP04 XAB registered?

AP04 XAB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is AP04 XAB safe to buy?

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