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CU04 MZE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,893 mi
Last recorded91,893 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 MZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 91,893 miles

body covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Aug 2019 91,083 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 91,079 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 89,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear indicator slight white

Pass 14 Jul 2017 86,433 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 86,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 81,719 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 81,719 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 78,740 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 76,971 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 69,270 miles

all tyres over half worn

front brake pads over half worn

rust on rear suspension components

slight wear fornt suspension arm bushes

Fail 2 Jul 2013 69,270 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all tyres over half worn

front brake pads over half worn

rust on rear suspension components

slight wear fornt suspension arm bushes

Pass 6 Jun 2012 61,805 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 53,973 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 45,347 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 37,020 miles

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

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

unable to check outer sills side skirts fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2009 37,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

unable to check outer sills side skirts fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2007 28,351 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to wear 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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CU04 MZE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CU04 MZE, 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 CU04 MZE registered?

CU04 MZE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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