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DA04 XKZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,133 mi
Last recorded122,133 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 XKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 122,133 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Nearside & Offside. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Various points of surface corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside & Offside. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 119,988 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Aug 2022 116,948 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dangling items removed from drivers view ()

all rear suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2022 116,948 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dangling items removed from drivers view ()

all rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2021 112,866 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 112,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Aug 2020 111,416 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 111,416 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 108,850 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 108,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 104,983 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 95,173 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 95,173 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 88,183 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 78,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Aug 2015 78,584 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Aug 2014 72,108 miles

rear exhaust section hanger missing but system still supported

Fail 20 Aug 2014 72,108 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust section hanger missing but system still supported

Pass 22 Aug 2013 62,410 miles

exhaust rear section mounting worn

Fail 21 Aug 2013 62,410 miles

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

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

exhaust rear section mounting worn

Fail 20 Aug 2012 55,111 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 55,111 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 48,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 39,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 14 Aug 2009 26,814 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 22,143 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 15,489 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 15,489 miles

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

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 XKZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XKZ, 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 XKZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 August 2004.

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