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LX04 XEG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,811 mi
Last recorded99,811 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 XEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 99,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Travel on service brake pedal.

Pass 25 Feb 2021 99,286 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 98,614 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2019 95,374 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 90,536 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 86,095 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 81,088 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015
Pass 26 Feb 2014 71,380 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 67,486 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 67,486 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 67,309 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

esp warning light on indicating fault

Pass 30 Dec 2011 63,424 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 52,944 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 52,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 41,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 26,374 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 XEG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LX04 XEG, 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 XEG registered?

LX04 XEG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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