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CF04 CYK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

91,405 mi
Last recorded91,405 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 CYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 91,405 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 87,579 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 83,273 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 83,273 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 78,035 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 77,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear facing Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 72,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 May 2021 66,059 miles
Fail 30 May 2021 66,059 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 62,968 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 59,642 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 59,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 57,934 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front front (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 52,488 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 47,751 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 42,653 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 38,650 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 34,014 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f fog light cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2012 29,957 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 23,456 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 34,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 20,819 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 20,803 miles

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 17,930 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 13,844 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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CF04 CYK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CF04 CYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CF04 CYK registered?

CF04 CYK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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The MOT history for CF04 CYK shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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