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AW04 XPU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,748 mi
Last recorded145,748 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 XPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 145,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 134,719 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 125,589 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 114,485 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 114,473 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 108,799 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 100,440 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer shoulders.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake effort at 18%.

Fail 1 Sep 2016 100,437 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush Rearmost (2.5.B.2b)

Both front tyres worn on outer shoulders.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake effort at 18%.

Pass 5 Aug 2015 73,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 59,934 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 54,529 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 48,157 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 41,087 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 35,305 miles

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

O/S front tyre slightly perished on inner side wall

Pass 27 Jul 2009 30,276 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 30,276 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 24,177 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 19,581 miles

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

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)

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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AW04 XPU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AW04 XPU, 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 AW04 XPU registered?

AW04 XPU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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The MOT history for AW04 XPU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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