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CP04 ETJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 ETJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020
Fail 8 Dec 2020

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019
Fail 21 Jun 2019

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BUSH OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 124,983 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 122,060 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 122,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 115,616 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 115,611 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 107,486 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 107,455 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 98,131 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 89,970 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 89,871 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 81,189 miles

cut in offside front tyre outer wall

Pass 10 May 2011 73,051 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 69,007 miles

off side front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 19 May 2009 62,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 57,362 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 42,625 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 42,343 miles

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

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 ETJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CP04 ETJ, 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 ETJ registered?

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

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