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CX04 VWS

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

107,158 mi
Last recorded107,158 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 VWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 107,158 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 4 May 2023 107,158 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 May 2022 100,444 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Engine hunting at idle. Engine management lamp not illuminates and basic emissions test passed

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 100,444 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades badly split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Engine hunting at idle. Engine management lamp not illuminates and basic emissions test passed

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 93,276 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outer edges and just over wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 86,668 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2020 86,668 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 79,686 miles

Central Front grille damaged

Central Rear light damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 79,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front grille damaged

Central Rear light damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 79,100 miles

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

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Fail 22 Mar 2018 79,100 miles

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

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

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 27 Feb 2017 78,578 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

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

PARKING BRAKE ONLY 17%

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 4 Mar 2016 76,364 miles

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

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 23 Feb 2015 74,152 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 741,052 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 67,643 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 67,643 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 60,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 60,249 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 56,325 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre 2/3mm of tread

Pass 27 Jan 2011 49,597 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 49,597 miles

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

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

keep check on n/s/f tyre wear,both rear road springs very rusty.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 49,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front tyres low on edge

Pass 9 Mar 2009 45,072 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 44,994 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 37,538 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 28,577 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 28,577 miles

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

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

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 VWS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 VWS, 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 VWS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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