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CP04 FWM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,365 mi
Last recorded117,365 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 FWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 117,365 miles

Front induction pipe missing under bonnet

Pass 26 May 2020 115,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 109,848 miles

Offside Front wheel slight damage

Fail 7 May 2019 109,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front slightly damaged

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 105,509 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 105,505 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 101,214 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 101,214 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 96,985 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 May 2016 96,992 miles

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 93,732 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 93,732 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 86,641 miles

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

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

drivers door check strap missing

offside rear wheel rim damaged

small chip nearside front upper windscreen

Pass 27 Apr 2013 80,024 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 80,022 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 73,123 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 70,516 miles

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

n/s/r wheel rim slight damage

Pass 5 Oct 2010 65,825 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 65,825 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 60,678 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 60,678 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 48,624 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 48,624 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

ADVISE SMALL MARK ON SEAT (DRIVERS )

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 39,900 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 31,371 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 31,371 miles

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

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)

n/s/rear tyre worn slighty on outer edge

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 FWM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FWM, 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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CP04 FWM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 April 2004.

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