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CN04 XWD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,946 mi
Last recorded94,946 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN04 XWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 94,946 miles

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

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))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 92,153 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S LOWER FROWARD ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged N/S REAR SEAT BELT FRAYED (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 89,839 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 87,480 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 82,604 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 77,675 miles

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

under body and sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2019 75,248 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 73,063 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 70,065 miles

Corrosion to Various Components on Rear Of Vehicle Advise Rust Treatment

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (225/50/16) (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (225/50/16) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 66,206 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 62,657 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 59,508 miles

rear suspension componants & brackets showing surface rust corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2014 55,288 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 51,035 miles

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

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)

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,788 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2012 47,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2011 42,783 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 42,783 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 39,863 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,190 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 30,233 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 30,233 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 30,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 25,167 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2007 25,167 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CN04 XWD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CN04 XWD, 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 CN04 XWD registered?

CN04 XWD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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The MOT history for CN04 XWD shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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