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AV04 XEM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

52,381 mi
Last recorded52,381 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 XEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 52,381 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 50,048 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 50,047 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 47,788 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 43,999 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 40,527 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 36,734 miles

both rear spring condition

Pass 26 Jul 2013 33,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 30,746 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 28,039 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front wheel slightly binding.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 27,494 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 24,350 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,132 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 19,848 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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AV04 XEM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XEM, 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 XEM registered?

AV04 XEM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is AV04 XEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV04 XEM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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