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MB04 CVG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,760 mi
Last recorded96,760 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 CVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 96,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 91,995 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 91,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 91,993 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 90,390 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 90,389 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 81,037 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 69,144 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 68,972 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 68,953 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 68,951 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 65,838 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres cracking

engine light illuminated

slight engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2015 65,838 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres cracking

engine light illuminated

slight engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 55,027 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2013 55,014 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 46,293 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 38,564 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 33,965 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2011 33,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 26,272 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 26,272 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 23,384 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 18,618 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 13,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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MB04 CVG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MB04 CVG, 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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MB04 CVG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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