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DG04 XHX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,590 mi
Last recorded169,590 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 XHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 169,590 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 252,518 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2019 252,518 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 227,120 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2017 217,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 115,523 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 115,523 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 105,448 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 96,586 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 78,251 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

offside front castor arm ball joint boot split

Fail 3 Aug 2011 78,251 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

offside front castor arm ball joint boot split

Pass 1 Sep 2009 49,723 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

sound proofing under bonnet insecure

unable to see rear coil spring bases

Fail 1 Sep 2009 49,723 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

sound proofing under bonnet insecure

unable to see rear coil spring bases

Pass 12 Jun 2008 34,349 miles

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

rear number plate is delaminated, can be easily read from 20m, this is a very strong advise to replace.!!!

Pass 18 May 2007 26,074 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside

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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DG04 XHX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG04 XHX, 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 DG04 XHX registered?

DG04 XHX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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