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XM04 DAD

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

20,148 mi
Last recorded20,148 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXM04 DAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 20,148 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2026 18,615 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 60,240 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 16,483 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 56,039 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 15,148 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 50,504 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 13,648 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 46,238 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 10,424 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 45,834 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel ridged brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 8,326 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 45,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel rigid brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 44,510 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 42,761 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 42,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 40,689 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 38,446 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 36,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 32,674 miles

rear registration plate is deteriorated

Fail 22 Apr 2014 32,668 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside and nearside rear tyres are deteriorated and wearing low

rear registration plate is deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2013 29,319 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 25,630 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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XM04 DAD is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 39,876 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 XM04 DAD, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was XM04 DAD registered?

XM04 DAD is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2018.

Is XM04 DAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for XM04 DAD shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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