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CX04 JVL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,760 mi
Last recorded126,760 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 JVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 126,760 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 126,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 108,379 miles

Front side lights dim

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

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

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

e m l light on

heater plug light flashing

plastic covers under car

Pass 13 Mar 2017 88,743 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2017 88,743 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2016 84,773 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2016 84,773 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2015 72,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2015 72,493 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 67,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 58,822 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 52,376 miles

Some corrosion to exhaust.

Some corrosion to front discs.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 45,869 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 40,484 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 35,157 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 28,332 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 22,510 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 JVL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JVL, 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 JVL registered?

CX04 JVL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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