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CP53 BRV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,275 mi
Last recorded105,275 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 BRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 105,275 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S & N/S - Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S Effort low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 105,275 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arms/front bushes - O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S & N/S - Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S Effort low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 100,062 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S - Front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 99,737 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm - Chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm - chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From fuel tank to rear flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% - O/S efficiency low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 28% Imbalance - O/S Low (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 93,180 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 May 2020 93,178 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 80,463 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

headlamps deteriorated /output low

park brake only just met requirements

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 28 Jan 2019 80,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

headlamps deteriorated /output low

park brake only just met requirements

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

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 30 Jan 2018 68,425 miles

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

offside park brake slightly down on effort

Pass 30 Jan 2017 64,611 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 63,824 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 60,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 56,859 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near and offside front tyres wearing inner and outer edges;

Pass 16 Jan 2013 52,424 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge;

rear numberplate showing signs of slight deterioration;

Pass 27 Jan 2012 57,584 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 57,584 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 43,359 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 43,356 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 38,475 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 38,471 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 31,146 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 31,146 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 25,821 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 19,208 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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CP53 BRV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CP53 BRV, 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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CP53 BRV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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