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LX04 XDU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

98,590 mi
Last recorded98,590 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 XDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 98,590 miles

Nearside Wiper blade split

Offside Wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jul 2018 93,003 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 93,003 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 89,034 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 84,478 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 84,354 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 75,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2015 75,080 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 62,540 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 62,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 51,683 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 51,683 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 46,075 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 46,075 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 40,447 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 40,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

n/s/f indicators dim

Pass 6 Apr 2010 35,314 miles

air bag light on

both front wheels have slight play

front number plate cracked

some leds not working on n/s/f side repeater

Fail 6 Apr 2010 35,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

air bag light on

both front wheels have slight play

front number plate cracked

some leds not working on n/s/f side repeater

Pass 31 Mar 2009 29,601 miles

both rear tyres are low

n/s/f wheel bearing is rough

rear pads are low

Pass 2 Apr 2008 23,417 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)

SRS light stays on

Fail 2 Apr 2007 18,444 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 18,444 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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LX04 XDU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XDU, 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 LX04 XDU registered?

LX04 XDU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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