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LX04 XEM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,769 mi
Last recorded66,769 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 66,769 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 58,040 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 58,040 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 53,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 49,426 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 44,893 miles

checked nearside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

front windscreen centre section small stone chip !!!

nearside & offside front brake disc's lipped & worn quite excessivly !!!

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen !!!

nearside & offside rear indicator lightly faded up !!!

nearside front steering track rod end balljoint slight play !!!

offside rear tyre on 3.5mm tread depth !!!

Fail 16 Mar 2011 44,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

checked nearside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

front windscreen centre section small stone chip !!!

nearside & offside front brake disc's lipped & worn quite excessivly !!!

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen !!!

nearside & offside rear indicator lightly faded up !!!

nearside front steering track rod end balljoint slight play !!!

offside rear tyre on 3.5mm tread depth !!!

Pass 13 Mar 2010 37,331 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 32,295 miles

checked: offside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

front brake disc's lipped & worn ???

front windscreen small stone chip centre middle area outside 290mm !!!

offside rear tyre nail in tread ???

Pass 20 Mar 2008 25,321 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 25,298 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 18,777 miles

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

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 XEM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 LX04 XEM registered?

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

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