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MW04 VXG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,193 mi
Last recorded120,193 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 VXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 120,193 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 112,989 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 112,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jul 2016 104,882 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 99,494 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 96,260 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 96,260 miles

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 93,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 27 Jul 2013 93,663 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 87,771 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 87,605 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 87,605 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 79,587 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 79,587 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 71,926 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 71,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 63,680 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 63,680 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 51,542 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 38,339 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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MW04 VXG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MW04 VXG, 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 MW04 VXG registered?

MW04 VXG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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