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M100 CDE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

128,439 mi
Last recorded128,439 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 CDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 128,439 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 128,439 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 126,176 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underneath of vehicle slightly corroded

Rear exhaust missing

Fail 7 Nov 2023 125,648 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear both sides wheel arches corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2022 124,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle unable to fully inspect.

rear wheel arches showing signs of rust/corrosion.

Pass 27 Oct 2021 118,509 miles

both rear brake discs pitted/rusty surfaces.

front brake pads getting low and brake disc surfaces rusty/pitted (advise new discs when pads fitted)

o/s mirror glass deteriorated (rainbow effect)

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge close to 1.6mm.

plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle unable to fully inspect.

rear wheel arches showing signs of rust/corrosion.

Fail 12 Oct 2021 118,505 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

rear wheel arches signs of corrosion.

shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

Pass 16 Oct 2020 112,705 miles

rear brake discs rusty lip.

rear wheel arches signs of corrosion.

shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

various sections of metal brake pipe corroded.

Fail 7 Oct 2020 112,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint free play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint free play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre close to 1.6 mm.

rear brake discs rusty lip.

rear wheel arches signs of corrosion.

shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

various sections of metal brake pipe corroded.

Pass 9 Sep 2019 106,723 miles

both rear wheel arches signs of corrosion.

front exhaust flexi worn.

gear box issue noticed on road test (would not change up or down gears)

n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges.

n/s/r tyre only just 1.6 mm.

o/s mirror glass diss -coloured (rainbow effect)

o/s/r tyre only just 1.6 mm.

plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.

rear brake discs rusty lip.

rear coil springs rusty (unable to fully inspect lower coils advise removal of wheels to do so)

slight free play both front wheel bearings.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 13 Sep 2018 97,633 miles

parking brake effort a bit low

Pass 15 Sep 2017 92,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (2.4.G.2)

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 8 Sep 2016 86,841 miles

Both rear tyres wearing thin.

Front tyres wearing unevenly and thin on inner edges.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 81,824 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 77,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front wheel inner rim dented causing slight tyre deflection.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2014 77,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front wheel inner rim dented causing slight tyre deflection.

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 72,449 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 68,281 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 67,955 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 67,955 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 61,084 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 60,996 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 54,039 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 47,047 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 38,313 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 31,457 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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M100 CDE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 M100 CDE, 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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M100 CDE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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