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MA04 VPE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,405 mi
Last recorded148,405 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 VPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 148,405 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 147,270 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 144,288 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 133,567 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 122,993 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 112,512 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 112,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 106,428 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 102,718 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 98,047 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 92,767 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 87,548 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 83,918 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 79,525 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 76,893 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 72,310 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 66,709 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 66,707 miles

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

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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MA04 VPE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MA04 VPE, 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 MA04 VPE registered?

MA04 VPE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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The MOT history for MA04 VPE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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