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CP04 LJU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

155,278 mi
Last recorded155,278 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2018 155,278 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking on both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear suspension components corroded

sub frame corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2017 144,967 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

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

Plastic undershields/cover fitted to entire underside obscuring view of many components

Rear All suspension arms corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 131,336 miles

plastic under shield fitted to entire underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Feb 2015 119,831 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 110,529 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 99,189 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 84,009 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 67,460 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 57,385 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 47,656 miles

corrosion to rear coil springs

offside trac rod end slight play

Pass 19 Feb 2008 38,689 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 27,438 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 LJU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LJU, 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 LJU registered?

CP04 LJU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is CP04 LJU safe to buy?

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