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AX04 WYS

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

156,816 mi
Last recorded156,816 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 WYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 156,816 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four flexi pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front brake reaction arm dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 May 2025 156,816 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four flexi pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front brake reaction arm dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2024 153,140 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All front and rear flexis perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 May 2024 153,140 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Park brake (will not release once operated ) (1.2.1 (g))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All front and rear flexis perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 147,888 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie-rod ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 145,566 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Center pipe mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 143,814 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 143,814 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 140,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

reverse light not working

Fail 13 May 2020 140,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

reverse light not working

Pass 15 May 2019 139,086 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 139,086 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 15 Jun 2018 137,222 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 135,195 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2016 131,372 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 116,801 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 116,787 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 105,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 105,109 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 96,554 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 96,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 87,005 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 86,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 80,915 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 80,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 75,623 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 75,623 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 26 May 2009 65,621 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 65,459 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 May 2008 53,163 miles

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

Pass 15 Jun 2007 44,387 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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AX04 WYS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AX04 WYS, 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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AX04 WYS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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