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FD04 CPU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,946 mi
Last recorded160,946 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 CPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 160,946 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2017 159,004 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 156,214 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 156,102 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 152,407 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 152,206 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 148,326 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 148,326 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 136,352 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 118,241 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 108,252 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 92,347 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 53,932 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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FD04 CPU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FD04 CPU, 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 FD04 CPU registered?

FD04 CPU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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