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CF04 PFJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,707 mi
Last recorded94,707 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 94,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 94,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 91,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 86,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 84,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 82,862 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 80,676 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Feb 2019 76,357 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 69,865 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 66,590 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 61,930 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 56,809 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 52,868 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 49,562 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 49,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 47,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 43,675 miles

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

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

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

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

covers under vehicle and outer sills obstructing view.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside and outside edges.

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link arm.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 39,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 32,691 miles

nsf tyre wall damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2008 32,691 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf tyre wall damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2007 25,694 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 PFJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PFJ, 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 PFJ registered?

CF04 PFJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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