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M50 CBP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,418 mi
Last recorded75,418 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 CBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 75,418 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 75,418 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 75,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to all suspension componenets

headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 25 Mar 2025 74,350 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 72,873 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 72,081 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 70,326 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 70,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 68,790 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 67,294 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 62,977 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 59,355 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 54,285 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 49,229 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 45,601 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 45,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 41,713 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 37,393 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 33,958 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 30,383 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 26,815 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 24,278 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 19,847 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 16,405 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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M50 CBP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M50 CBP, 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 M50 CBP registered?

M50 CBP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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