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DG04 XJP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,425 mi
Last recorded131,425 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 XJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 131,425 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 131,425 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 May 2017 113,973 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 May 2017 113,973 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 106,209 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre valves badly perished

Fail 3 May 2016 106,197 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre valves badly perished

Pass 7 May 2015 101,675 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to both osr and nsr

chip in windscreen

play in osf lower ball joint

slight play in nsf drop link

Pass 16 May 2014 97,651 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2014 97,631 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 93,665 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 88,214 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 82,130 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 82,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 68,121 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 45,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Feb 2009 45,073 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2008 23,765 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 17,520 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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DG04 XJP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG04 XJP, 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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DG04 XJP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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