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DK04 XAF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

91,799 mi
Last recorded91,799 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 XAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 91,799 miles

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION TO ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 91,799 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION TO ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 91,797 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 91,783 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front lower suspension rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front lower suspension front arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 90,467 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 85,768 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension components have mild corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine alternator appears faulty

Pass 12 Mar 2021 84,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 84,661 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 84,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very close tyre legal limit advise customer to chamge ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 82,886 miles

advise all tyres distortion in tread

Fail 2 Apr 2019 82,886 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

advise all tyres distortion in tread

Pass 26 Mar 2018 80,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

exhaust hanger bracket rusty

Fail 20 Mar 2018 80,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

exhaust hanger bracket rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2017 72,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front bald on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 64,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 64,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 57,951 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 52,202 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 45,593 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2012 38,517 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

handbrake requires attention (excessive travel)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 31,681 miles

both rear coil spings rusty

both sides front lower arm inner bushes splitting

slight play both sides front wheel bearing

Fail 8 Apr 2011 31,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both rear coil spings rusty

both sides front lower arm inner bushes splitting

slight play both sides front wheel bearing

Pass 7 May 2010 25,217 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 21,698 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 21,698 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 18,699 miles

rear fog lamp has intermiten fault

Pass 28 Apr 2007 15,221 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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DK04 XAF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DK04 XAF, 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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DK04 XAF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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