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CJ04 PXF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,209 mi
Last recorded202,209 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 PXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 202,209 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 166,100 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 166,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 153,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 142,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 142,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 132,336 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 121,107 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 121,107 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 111,281 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 98,742 miles

rubber cover missing from park brake pedal.

wiper smearing screen.

Fail 31 Oct 2012 98,411 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

rubber cover missing from park brake pedal.

wiper smearing screen.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 88,101 miles

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

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

front discs lipped

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 8 Dec 2010 74,384 miles

Indicator selector switch does not stay selected intermittantly

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

N/S/R shock absorber produceded a weak result on the plate tester

Fail 8 Dec 2010 74,384 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Indicator selector switch does not stay selected intermittantly

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

N/S/R shock absorber produceded a weak result on the plate tester

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 58,435 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 40,477 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 40,477 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 38,011 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 32,802 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 32,802 miles

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

passanger side engine mounting leaking oil

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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CJ04 PXF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CJ04 PXF, 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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CJ04 PXF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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