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AV04 XEG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,043 mi
Last recorded147,043 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 XEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2015 147,043 miles

front discs and pads worn

play in lower ball joints

steering heavy

Pass 9 Oct 2014 136,452 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 122,794 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/r brake back plate damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2012 111,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 97,970 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 90,151 miles

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

nearside front foglamp small crack

nearside front lower suspension front arm bush starting to crack/ perish

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

rear tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 7 Oct 2009 83,304 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 73,140 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 45,842 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 42,434 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AV04 XEG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AV04 XEG, 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 AV04 XEG registered?

AV04 XEG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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