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AV04 XFN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,858 mi
Last recorded44,858 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 XFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 44,858 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jan 2025 44,428 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 43,913 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 43,155 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 41,729 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 41,284 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 41,192 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 40,889 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 40,239 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 39,759 miles

all four tyres wearing low shoulders

Pass 1 Apr 2016 38,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/R16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Both, offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2015 38,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2015 38,204 miles

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 37,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 36,781 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 34,642 miles

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

Slight play in the o/s front wheel.

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 31,321 miles

Slight play in the o/s front wheel.

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

The o/s rear tyre is cut on the outer side wall.

Fail 31 Mar 2010 28,036 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 28,036 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 24,029 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 20,535 miles

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 28 Mar 2007 14,998 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 XFN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XFN, 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 XFN registered?

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

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