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CP04 BYZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,460 mi
Last recorded111,460 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 BYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 111,460 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 106,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 101,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 101,756 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 98,041 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 93,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 93,748 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 88,226 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 83,547 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 83,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 79,811 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 79,537 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 79,537 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 74,616 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 69,212 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 64,811 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 59,929 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 55,754 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 51,001 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 46,450 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 42,206 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 36,635 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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CP04 BYZ 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 81.8%.

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 CP04 BYZ, 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 CP04 BYZ registered?

CP04 BYZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is CP04 BYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP04 BYZ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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