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LX04 XDJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,187 mi
Last recorded125,187 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 XDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 125,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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)

Offside front tyre perished on inner sidewall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 125,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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)

Offside front tyre perished on inner sidewall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 97,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

engine management light on

Fail 9 Jan 2014 94,960 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

engine management light on

Pass 24 Nov 2012 58,159 miles

Air bag light on

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 47,245 miles

Both rear springs corroding

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

SRS warning light stays on

various metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 3 Nov 2011 47,245 miles

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

Both rear springs corroding

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

SRS warning light stays on

various metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 6 Apr 2010 44,874 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 37,922 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 37,922 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 30,849 miles

Front brake pads are very low.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 30,849 miles

Front brake pads are very low.

Pass 10 Apr 2007 20,641 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 20,641 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LX04 XDJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LX04 XDJ, 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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LX04 XDJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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