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MX04 AXG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

155,170 mi
Last recorded155,170 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX04 AXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 155,170 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2024 142,117 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 124,218 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 118,077 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2021 112,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint facing down (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge close to ply, cords

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge close to ply, cords

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 May 2020 107,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint facing down (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 104,250 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2019 104,250 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 96,976 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 91,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both offside suspension arms and nearside lower suspension arm mounting bush starting to deteriorate

Fail 20 May 2017 91,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both offside suspension arms and nearside lower suspension arm mounting bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 May 2016 85,729 miles

Cover fitted on both sills.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

under tray cover fitted not allowed for full inspection of vehicle underneath

Pass 5 May 2015 78,902 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 71,407 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre support bracket corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 62,768 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust metal mounting bracket deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2013 62,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust metal mounting bracket deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2012 55,855 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 47,610 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 39,397 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 26 May 2009 34,008 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 29,296 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 24,046 miles

ns mirror repeater cracked

small chip in wind screen zone b

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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MX04 AXG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MX04 AXG, 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 MX04 AXG registered?

MX04 AXG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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