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DF04 XBC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

106,712 mi
Last recorded106,712 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 XBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 106,712 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear subframe and all arms corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2026 106,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear subframe and all arms corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2024 99,173 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 99,029 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 89,820 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 89,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 80,374 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm of the 2 front ones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 76,720 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 76,460 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 75,442 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 74,086 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 72,950 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 71,734 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 70,204 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 70,203 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 67,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust mount corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2013 64,054 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 59,795 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 54,186 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 49,202 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 44,134 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 37,243 miles

rear number plate slight seperation

Pass 23 Jul 2007 28,885 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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DF04 XBC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 DF04 XBC, 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 DF04 XBC registered?

DF04 XBC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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