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MF04 XWA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,440 mi
Last recorded75,440 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 XWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 75,440 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mid rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 75,440 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mid rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 72,878 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bumper damaged

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 71,014 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 70,487 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 5 Nov 2018 70,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 27 Oct 2017 63,529 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 54,205 miles

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 16 Oct 2016 54,159 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 17 Oct 2015 47,489 miles

osf tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 25 Oct 2014 41,345 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 41,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 35,261 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 29,308 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 24,799 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 18,422 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 14,209 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 6,249 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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MF04 XWA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MF04 XWA, 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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MF04 XWA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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