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C10 SDP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,529 mi
Last recorded102,529 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 SDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 102,529 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 100,332 miles

all round brake hoses perished

both front headlights faded

both rear tyres low

exhaust hanger broken off but exhaust supported

Fail 16 Feb 2018 100,331 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres low

all round brake hoses perished

both front headlights faded

exhaust hanger broken off but exhaust supported

Pass 14 Feb 2017 97,874 miles

exhaust hanging corroding

wipers starting to smear

Fail 14 Feb 2017 97,874 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust hanging corroding

wipers starting to smear

Pass 19 Feb 2016 96,511 miles

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

front brake application slightly uneven

headlamps deteriorating

nearside front tyre outer wall deteriorated / cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2015 95,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2014 92,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre outer wall perishing

Fail 18 Feb 2014 92,484 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 27 Feb 2013 88,617 miles

nearside front trye puncture

Fail 25 Feb 2013 15,835 miles

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

nearside front trye puncture

Pass 20 Feb 2012 84,342 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 79,712 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 79,712 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front discs worn

Pass 26 May 2010 74,917 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 62,944 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 62,944 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 51,708 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 40,720 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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C10 SDP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 C10 SDP, 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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C10 SDP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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