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DF04 XBK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

67,423 mi
Last recorded67,423 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 XBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2020 67,423 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Fail 24 Jun 2016 63,659 miles

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

Exhaust bracket broken but system still supported!

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

Oil leak!

Fail 23 Jun 2016 63,659 miles

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

Exhaust bracket broken but system still supported!

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

Oil leak!

Pass 20 Jul 2015 59,307 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 59,307 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 55,556 miles

brake pipes deteriated

exhaust deteriated

Pass 17 Jul 2013 52,032 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 48,392 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 44,198 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 40,100 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 39,988 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 34,422 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 34,422 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 30,076 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 30,076 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 25,242 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 XBK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DF04 XBK, 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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DF04 XBK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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