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DA04 XKN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

166,019 mi
Last recorded166,019 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 XKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 166,019 miles

both front wishbones have slight movement +front discs slightly worn + both front track rods end have slight play + nearside rear lens slight damage and covered in tape

Pass 4 Jul 2023 159,558 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 154,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 22 Jun 2021 149,077 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2021 149,076 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2020 141,703 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 141,702 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 130,506 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 117,324 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 110,373 miles

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

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 24 Jun 2016 95,694 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 86,326 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 78,818 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 78,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.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 11 Apr 2013 70,591 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 70,591 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 66,711 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 62,671 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 57,461 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Oil leak

Slight damp patch on both front calipers

engine management light on

rattle from exhaust

Pass 29 Dec 2009 32,481 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2009 41,280 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 39,105 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 33,528 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 XKN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 DA04 XKN, 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 XKN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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