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CF04 JHH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,902 mi
Last recorded133,902 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 JHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 133,902 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 130,354 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 130,354 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 128,192 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 124,243 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 May 2016 119,394 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 112,900 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 112,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 105,519 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play offside rear anti-roll link rod

Pass 15 May 2013 97,943 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 97,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2013 97,104 miles

n/s mirror glass damaged

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/r droplink has slight play

Fail 11 Mar 2013 96,894 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s mirror glass damaged

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/r droplink has slight play

Pass 31 Jan 2012 88,881 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 88,881 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 79,686 miles

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

body covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2010 69,712 miles

body covers fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2010 69,712 miles

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

body covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2009 61,706 miles

body covers fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2009 61,627 miles

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

body covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2008 53,396 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 46,451 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 JHH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CF04 JHH, 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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CF04 JHH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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