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M300 MWF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,005 mi
Last recorded99,005 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 MWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 99,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2018 91,623 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2018 91,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour light smashed (1.1.A.3e)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2017 88,431 miles

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

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

engine coversfitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2017 88,428 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre fouling wheel arch liner. (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 85,551 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 81,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 76,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2014 76,938 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 69,456 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 62,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 54,852 miles

osr light unit cracked

underside of vehicle covered

Fail 7 Mar 2011 54,852 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

osr light unit cracked

underside of vehicle covered

Pass 9 Mar 2010 51,214 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 51,145 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 46,433 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 36,872 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 36,872 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 36,169 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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M300 MWF 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 68.4%.

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 M300 MWF, 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 M300 MWF registered?

M300 MWF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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