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CX04 DVM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

212,438 mi
Last recorded212,438 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 DVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 212,438 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 212,436 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 210,887 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 207,317 miles

osr tyre wear inner edge

Fail 22 May 2019 207,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

osr tyre wear inner edge

Pass 30 May 2018 203,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 195,390 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

vehicle under tray covering several testable components

Pass 27 May 2016 528,765 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 May 2016 528,761 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect front (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 182,952 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 170,124 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 52,660 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 137,772 miles

front and rear number plates starting to fade

Pass 25 May 2011 118,905 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 118,902 miles

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

advisable replace sprins as pairs /uneven tyre wear front , rear tyre / brake pipes

Pass 16 Mar 2010 97,100 miles

2x number plates /

Fail 15 Mar 2010 97,096 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

2x number plates /

Pass 26 Mar 2009 73,032 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 45,931 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 31,425 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 DVM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DVM, 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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CX04 DVM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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