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FX04 XYS

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

160,576 mi
Last recorded160,576 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 XYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 160,576 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 158,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 158,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 157,175 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 155,556 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 152,135 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 149,188 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 147,725 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 143,841 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 142,906 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 132,466 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 125,089 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 117,251 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 109,859 miles

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

underside of vehicle fitted with plastic covers unable to see some components

Pass 4 May 2013 103,143 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 94,154 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 93,747 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 83,185 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 70,981 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 58,680 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 58,491 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

too claen for smoke readings

Pass 31 May 2008 47,181 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 34,749 miles

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)

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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FX04 XYS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 FX04 XYS, 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 FX04 XYS registered?

FX04 XYS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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The MOT history for FX04 XYS shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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