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LX04 XGL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

67,528 mi
Last recorded67,528 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 XGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 67,528 miles

rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2022 66,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 65,251 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 65,243 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 64,485 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 64,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 64,463 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 60,372 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 56,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slightly under-powered (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 May 2017 52,730 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 49,096 miles

Front both tyres wearing slightly on the edges

Pass 13 May 2015 46,372 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 46,370 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

n/s/ headlamp flickering on dip beam

Pass 13 May 2014 44,012 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 44,012 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 41,141 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 38,329 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 35,842 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2010 33,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2010 33,269 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 30,034 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 26,930 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 24,191 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 XGL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XGL, 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 XGL registered?

LX04 XGL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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The MOT history for LX04 XGL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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