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MB04 MXA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,430 mi
Last recorded117,430 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 MXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 117,430 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 109,704 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 107,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 107,354 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 104,866 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 104,865 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2018 101,876 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 101,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 97,980 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 95,271 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust hanger corroded system still secure

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 95,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245 40x17 (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust hanger corroded system still secure

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 91,871 miles

under trays fitted restricting veiw of components

Pass 23 Oct 2014 87,304 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 81,184 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 74,788 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 67,976 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 61,618 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 61,618 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 55,417 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)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 55,417 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 48,990 miles

both front tyres wearing

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

rear pads wearing low

Pass 16 Jul 2007 38,273 miles

front discs showing signs of wear

rear pads 75% worn

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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MB04 MXA 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 72.7%.

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 MB04 MXA, 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 MB04 MXA registered?

MB04 MXA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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