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MX04 VEM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,825 mi
Last recorded141,825 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX04 VEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 141,825 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2021 132,144 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Fail 20 Mar 2021 132,144 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 127,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 127,904 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 126,807 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 115,711 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 102,624 miles

brake pipes around rear axle for slight corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2016 94,104 miles

Rear exhaust has a slight leak of gases

Fail 7 Mar 2016 94,104 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 85,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 78,987 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 78,987 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 74,896 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 74,896 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 70,170 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 64,446 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 57,368 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 49,052 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 40,442 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 28,308 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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MX04 VEM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VEM, 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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MX04 VEM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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