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MW54 XAR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,605 mi
Last recorded112,605 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 XAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 112,605 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 112,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 108,672 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 105,447 miles

General under body corrosion

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 104,937 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 104,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 May 2023 98,684 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 91,043 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 86,741 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 85,096 miles

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

center exhaust mounting peg broken away from system

Pass 13 Jun 2019 78,630 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

cover sills/under trays fitted

general corrosion underside

Fail 13 Jun 2019 78,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn main arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

cover sills/under trays fitted

general corrosion underside

Pass 29 May 2018 70,253 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under body covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2018 68,848 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 58,958 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 48,462 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 48,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 38,711 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 33,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 28,022 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 28,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 23,092 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2010 19,455 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 19,455 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front disc corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2009 14,195 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2008 11,258 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 8,666 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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MW54 XAR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 MW54 XAR, 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 MW54 XAR registered?

MW54 XAR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2004.

Is MW54 XAR safe to buy?

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