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CP04 MXW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,675 mi
Last recorded123,675 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 MXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 123,675 miles

all four tyres worn close to limit

Pass 16 Mar 2020 120,017 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 119,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 109,115 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 106,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 97,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 87,129 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 78,896 miles

Offside rear tyre pressure low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Signs of wear of front brake discs.

Fail 27 Jun 2014 78,896 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear tyre pressure low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Signs of wear of front brake discs.

Pass 6 Jul 2013 71,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Some washer jets blocked

Unable to fully inspect rear road springs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 63,081 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres devoid of tread inner edges & scrubbing outer & cuts to tread

o/s & n/s rear tyres wearing both edges & cuts to tread

slight play o/s/f lower arm rear ball joint

vibration from front exhaust system

Fail 5 Jul 2012 63,075 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s & n/s front tyres devoid of tread inner edges & scrubbing outer & cuts to tread

o/s & n/s rear tyres wearing both edges & cuts to tread

slight play o/s/f lower arm rear ball joint

vibration from front exhaust system

Pass 7 Jul 2011 55,597 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 55,524 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 47,205 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 47,171 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2009 39,723 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 39,721 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 35,439 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 31,578 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 MXW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MXW, 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 MXW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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