MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,738 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DU04 XHS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 DU04 XHS, 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 DU04 XHS registered?
DU04 XHS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.
Is DU04 XHS safe to buy?
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