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AY04 RXL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

130,028 mi
Last recorded130,028 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 RXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 130,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

headlight beam patterns poor

Fail 26 Nov 2018 129,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

headlight beam patterns poor

Pass 21 Dec 2017 101,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracked in between tread but no ply or cords are exposed.

Pass 16 Jun 2017 101,351 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 101,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2016 100,104 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 100,093 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 100,060 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 90,451 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 90,451 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside front door check strap broken

Pass 22 Oct 2013 88,983 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front no plate loose.exhaust corroding.various components corrodingo/s/f tyre low on pressure.various bushes worn.

Fail 11 Oct 2013 88,977 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front no plate loose.exhaust corroding.various components corrodingo/s/f tyre low on pressure.various bushes worn.

Fail 1 Oct 2012 80,358 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside rear tyre has craking in tread pattern inner and outer edges

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear tyre has craking in tread pattern inner and outer edges

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 80,358 miles

Nearside rear tyre has craking in tread pattern inner and outer edges

Offside rear tyre has craking in tread pattern inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Sep 2011 70,909 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 61,951 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 61,951 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 51,933 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 51,933 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 39,450 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 39,450 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 25,577 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 24,471 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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AY04 RXL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AY04 RXL, 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 AY04 RXL registered?

AY04 RXL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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