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DA04 XPN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

187,006 mi
Last recorded187,006 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 187,006 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 181,255 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 181,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 173,543 miles

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

Rear both rear flexi brake hoses perished

Fail 6 Mar 2024 173,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear both rear flexi brake hoses perished

Pass 27 Feb 2023 163,481 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 163,480 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2022 149,329 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 149,327 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 142,594 miles

Rear ANTI ROLL ARM BAR CORRODED

Pass 7 Feb 2020 134,359 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 123,005 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 112,221 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 112,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 111,476 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 111,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 103,522 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 10 Dec 2014 97,479 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 97,479 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 87,636 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 76,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 76,311 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 65,325 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 52,445 miles

under body protective covers fitted.

Fail 16 Dec 2009 39,312 miles

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

engine management light on dash

Pass 16 Dec 2009 39,312 miles

engine management light on dash

Pass 12 Jun 2009 37,022 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 29,716 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2007 22,236 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 XPN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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