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CF04 JPU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,229 mi
Last recorded100,229 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 JPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 100,229 miles

brake pipes greased

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2018 98,802 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 95,772 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 93,560 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 93,550 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s + o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 90,616 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 87,223 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 78,987 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2013 78,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 64,776 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 64,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 57,311 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 53,665 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 53,645 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 51,310 miles

plastic over sills fitted

plastic underside covers fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2009 51,307 miles

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

plastic over sills fitted

plastic underside covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2008 34,729 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 34,182 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 JPU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JPU, 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 CF04 JPU registered?

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

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