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CA04 UOE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

151,317 mi
Last recorded151,317 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 UOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 151,317 miles

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

engine under covey hanging down

Fail 20 Apr 2023 151,315 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

engine under covey hanging down

Pass 20 Apr 2022 137,374 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2021 129,420 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass de-laminating (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BORDERLINE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2020 125,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective ADVANCED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm)(n/s/r - 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust bracket broken

corrosion to rear exhaust box

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 27 May 2020 125,630 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective ADVANCED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm)(n/s/r - 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust bracket broken

corrosion to rear exhaust box

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 31 May 2019 120,030 miles

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

exhaust back box heavily corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2018 112,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 104,888 miles

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

exhaust back box heavily corroded

Fail 31 May 2017 104,888 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust back box heavily corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 98,635 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)

some corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Fail 23 Jun 2016 98,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)

some corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Fail 22 Jun 2015 90,769 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 22 Jun 2015 90,769 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 10 Jun 2014 82,366 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres wearing low

outer sidewall of ns rear tyre damaged

slight corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

Fail 10 Jun 2014 82,366 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres wearing low

outer sidewall of ns rear tyre damaged

slight corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

Pass 24 Jun 2013 76,277 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 27 Jun 2012 68,714 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front and ns rear tyre outer sidewalls have kerb damage

Pass 16 Jun 2011 62,204 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres are wearing on their inner edges

nearside parking brake is weak

Pass 2 Jul 2010 55,074 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

nearside parking brake is weak

Pass 3 Jul 2009 46,798 miles

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

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

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

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

parking brake performance is uneven (nearside is weaker)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 46,798 miles

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

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

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

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

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

parking brake performance is uneven (nearside is weaker)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 38,362 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 35,300 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 34,629 miles

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

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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CA04 UOE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CA04 UOE, 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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CA04 UOE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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