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CV04 XXY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,909 mi
Last recorded131,909 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 XXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 131,909 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes and drop links

Slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 6 Jan 2014 93,233 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 93,233 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 78,245 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 67,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 55,298 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 51,059 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 51,054 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 42,907 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,811 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 33,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 22,968 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 22,963 miles

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

Severe oil leak from gearbox

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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CV04 XXY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This 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 CV04 XXY, 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 CV04 XXY registered?

CV04 XXY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2004.

Is CV04 XXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV04 XXY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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