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CF04 VWN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

169,816 mi
Last recorded169,816 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 169,816 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 169,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 161,040 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 21 Dec 2020 156,722 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight oil leak

surface corrosion to rear floor

Fail 21 Dec 2020 156,722 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended center (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight oil leak

surface corrosion to rear floor

Pass 22 Nov 2019 144,601 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 132,977 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 121,059 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 112,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 96,417 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 96,077 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 84,910 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 84,910 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 78,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 69,330 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 64,052 miles

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

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

covers fitted underneath preventing propper inspection certain components

rear suspention bush(es) slightly deterated

Fail 3 Oct 2011 64,052 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted underneath preventing propper inspection certain components

rear suspention bush(es) slightly deterated

Pass 1 Oct 2010 60,544 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 59,515 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 51,898 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 42,507 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 31,141 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 VWN 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 77.3%.

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 VWN, 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 VWN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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