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CX04 DPN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

144,272 mi
Last recorded144,272 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 DPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 144,272 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 140,456 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 130,709 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 123,704 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 123,704 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 119,771 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 119,771 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 115,418 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 111,438 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 105,676 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 103,599 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 103,594 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 99,666 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 90,401 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 80,879 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 68,980 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 68,980 miles

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

advise o/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2010 61,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 61,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 51,050 miles

Advise both front anti-roll bar drop links have slight movement

Pass 27 Oct 2008 45,725 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 59,667 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 27,847 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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CX04 DPN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 CX04 DPN, 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 CX04 DPN registered?

CX04 DPN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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