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CP04 SXT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

86,788 mi
Last recorded86,788 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 SXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 86,788 miles

front brake pads low

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2020 86,788 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

front brake pads low

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2019 74,605 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2019 74,601 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure rear of ceentre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2017 73,720 miles

both front tyre edge wear

eml on

Fail 11 Oct 2017 73,719 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

both front tyre edge wear

eml on

Pass 1 Dec 2016 69,805 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 64,331 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Dec 2015 64,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2014 57,065 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge,meets minimal pass criteria

Fail 29 Nov 2014 57,027 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge,meets minimal pass criteria

Pass 18 Dec 2013 50,487 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 50,372 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 44,357 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 39,458 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 39,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 29,733 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 27,044 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 24,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 24,453 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 22,678 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 22,648 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 16,293 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 SXT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SXT, 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 SXT registered?

CP04 SXT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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