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OV04 CFX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,210 mi
Last recorded103,210 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 CFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 103,210 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 103,210 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 92,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 74,519 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 65,305 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 65,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 60,996 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2016 60,996 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 54,533 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 47,541 miles

both rear tyres small tears in sidewall deteriorated

nearside front anti roll bar link upper dust cover slightly split

offside front tyre inner sideawll damage and deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2012 46,544 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 45,771 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 44,547 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 44,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 43,657 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 42,801 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 42,000 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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OV04 CFX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OV04 CFX, 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 OV04 CFX registered?

OV04 CFX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is OV04 CFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV04 CFX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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