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DA04 XKL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

162,009 mi
Last recorded162,009 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 XKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2021 162,009 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Dec 2021 162,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 161,717 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 160,712 miles

exhaust mountings corroded but exhaust still surported

Fail 3 Nov 2020 160,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

exhaust mountings corroded but exhaust still surported

Pass 2 Nov 2019 154,681 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 154,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2018 147,065 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 147,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 143,248 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 139,396 miles

Engine management light on

Engine surges

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 134,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

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

vehicle under body full cover fitted obscuring components

Fail 7 Nov 2015 134,220 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

vehicle under body full cover fitted obscuring components

Pass 17 Nov 2014 126,490 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 126,171 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 120,382 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

full under tray on underside unable to inspect some areas of steering/suspension /brake areas

Pass 12 Apr 2012 112,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2011 101,719 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 80,357 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 80,357 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 71,769 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 56,939 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 41,764 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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DA04 XKL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DA04 XKL, 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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DA04 XKL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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