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DK04 XCP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

153,205 mi
Last recorded153,205 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 153,205 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 153,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 138,726 miles

eml on dash

Pass 28 Jun 2014 118,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 100,987 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 100,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 95,710 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 95,655 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 89,215 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 89,212 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 80,865 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 75,208 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 75,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 67,477 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 67,477 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 56,483 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 56,483 miles

Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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 XCP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XCP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK04 XCP registered?

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

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The MOT history for DK04 XCP shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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