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CX04 PUH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

115,271 mi
Last recorded115,271 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 115,271 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 115,271 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 114,542 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 111,573 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 111,573 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 110,366 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 110,366 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 109,578 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres inner edges worn close to legal limit

Fail 15 Jul 2013 109,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres inner edges worn close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 19 Jul 2012 104,082 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 104,082 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 97,097 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges and slight damage to outer wall

Pass 12 Jul 2010 86,740 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 86,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 72,324 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 62,909 miles

ns+os rear brake pads

Fail 7 Jul 2008 62,909 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

ns+os rear brake pads

Pass 4 Jul 2007 48,612 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 48,612 miles

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

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

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

vehicle fitted with undershield

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 PUH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PUH, 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 PUH registered?

CX04 PUH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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