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DK04 XJL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,833 mi
Last recorded121,833 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 121,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 118,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension arm and tie rods corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2018 118,604 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension arm and tie rods corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2017 115,534 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise corrosion to all rear suspension components

advise front alloy sub frame slight wear from off side front bottom arm

advise plastic covers fitted to rear lower suspension arms

Fail 10 Jul 2017 115,521 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise corrosion to all rear suspension components

advise plastic covers fitted to rear lower suspension arms

Pass 27 Jun 2016 112,660 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 112,659 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 107,160 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

o/s/f lower (rear arm) (inner bush bonding deteriated)

o/s/r pads slightly low

Fail 2 Jul 2015 107,080 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

o/s/f lower (rear arm) (inner bush bonding deteriated)

o/s/r pads slightly low

Pass 16 Jul 2014 103,253 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 95,117 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 90,504 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 85,758 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 85,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML - on

g/box fluid leak from sump gasket

Pass 3 Jun 2010 73,102 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 62,533 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 50,617 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 43,648 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 XJL 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 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DK04 XJL, 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 DK04 XJL registered?

DK04 XJL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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