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AX04 XAJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,095 mi
Last recorded148,095 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 148,095 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front just starting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear @ limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear @ limit (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front starting to crack/deteriorate @ limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant light on only @ this time. Side skirts,belly pan and floor covers fitted. corrosion starting various places under vehicle including rear sub frame and arch's and front wing but not yet to excess. damp with coolant @ reservoir pipe area.

Pass 1 Jul 2025 144,633 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR @ LIMIT also wearing more on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

only message on dash @ this time is coolant visit workshop

rear subframe and both rear arch's starting to corrode but not yet to excess. Side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2025 144,564 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Advise EML light on in dash

Rear Body not fully secure Both rear wing / wheel arch corroded / rusty (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing / cracking low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 138,648 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2023 133,621 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Zero tread outer shoulder NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 133,611 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Zero tread outer shoulder NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 123,225 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 123,225 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 116,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 116,003 miles

Emissions not tested Not tested due to exhaust broken away (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 110,983 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 110,978 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 May 2019 104,931 miles

Engine cover,Sill covers and Undertrays fitted

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

Pass 16 May 2018 97,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted in engine bay.

under trays fitted to vehicle.

Fail 16 May 2018 97,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted in engine bay.

under trays fitted to vehicle.

Pass 23 May 2017 90,492 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 May 2017 90,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 May 2016 83,939 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm and has cuts in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 76,996 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 76,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2014 68,776 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 61,973 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 55,778 miles

Offside rear suspension coil spring fractured on extreme end of spring.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 51,081 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 46,516 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 41,388 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 34,011 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 34,011 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 25,058 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 25,058 miles

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

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

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 XAJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XAJ, 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 XAJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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