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DA04 XRS

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

100,212 mi
Last recorded100,212 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 XRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 100,212 miles

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 100,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 99,409 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 97,890 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 97,887 miles

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

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

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 97,006 miles

Central engine and floor under trays fitted unable to check mechanical components.

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing brakes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear n/s/r o/s/r brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear suspension corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2019 95,701 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak on b/box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 93,290 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 89,750 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 89,700 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 86,312 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 81,388 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 77,659 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 74,110 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2012 70,760 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 70,757 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 68,402 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 57,900 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 46,040 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 35,901 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 26,857 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 XRS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XRS, 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 DA04 XRS registered?

DA04 XRS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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