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AV04 XEY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

154,393 mi
Last recorded154,393 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 XEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 154,393 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 154,390 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2024 148,722 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 145,030 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 142,717 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 142,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2021 136,086 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 136,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 132,951 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 130,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 127,971 miles

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 8 May 2017 124,520 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 117,928 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 107,488 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 96,208 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 89,736 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 89,736 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 80,976 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 68,448 miles

n/s/r tyre low

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.

o/s/r tyre on legal limit [border line pass]

Pass 20 Apr 2010 56,772 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 45,334 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 33,314 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 22,767 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 XEY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 XEY, 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 XEY registered?

AV04 XEY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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