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DX54 XEM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,394 mi
Last recorded100,394 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 XEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 100,394 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly Handbrake lever not releasing properly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play on the foot handbrake pedal (1.1.1 (b))

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2022 100,394 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly Handbrake lever not releasing properly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play on the foot handbrake pedal (1.1.1 (b))

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high on both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2021 122,272 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2021 122,272 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2019 66,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2019 66,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2018 45,253 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

emission not tested

Fail 24 May 2018 45,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

under trays fitted

emission not tested

Pass 2 Feb 2016 36,866 miles

both rear tyres on legal limits

Pass 3 Feb 2015 27,825 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 27,825 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 22,419 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 21,502 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 20,392 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 19,365 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Jan 2010 18,302 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 17,074 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 15,753 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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DX54 XEM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 DX54 XEM, 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 DX54 XEM registered?

DX54 XEM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is DX54 XEM safe to buy?

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