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CA04 VGE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

110,248 mi
Last recorded110,248 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 VGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 110,248 miles

advise : surface corrosion to rear subframe assly

Pass 5 Feb 2020 108,573 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 105,355 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 102,402 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 98,330 miles

advise : rear brake calipers slightly worn/ brake pins seized

Pass 8 Feb 2016 92,892 miles

Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint both (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 88,775 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 84,604 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 79,704 miles

Exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported.

Offside front tyre badly worn on inside edge.

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 75,710 miles

Nearside front tyre badly worn on outside edge.

Nearside front tyre badly worn on outside edge.

Next to rear exhaust mount broken.

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 70,069 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 70,007 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 63,101 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 51,305 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 40,101 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 18,110 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 19,443 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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CA04 VGE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 CA04 VGE, 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 CA04 VGE registered?

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

Is CA04 VGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA04 VGE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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