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CX04 JCY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

137,590 mi
Last recorded137,590 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 JCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 137,590 miles

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

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

advise exhaust system

Pass 3 Dec 2020 133,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated torque strut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 125,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (torque strut) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 122,355 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 122,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 122,348 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front windscreen chip - exhaust corrosion

near side front forward lower arm ball joint dust cover signs of grease

off side front tyre edge wear

Pass 25 May 2017 102,877 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 102,873 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 86,927 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 79,330 miles

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

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 11 May 2015 79,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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 15 May 2014 70,288 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 60,356 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 60,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2012 52,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2012 52,138 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 51,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp wash not working.

Pass 24 May 2011 43,912 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 43,899 miles

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

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

left/right front tyres wearing on outer edge

right front tyre cracked on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2010 35,758 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 30,739 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 23,546 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 17,911 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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 JCY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CX04 JCY, 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 JCY registered?

CX04 JCY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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