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AV54 CWR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,620 mi
Last recorded142,620 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 CWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 142,620 miles

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 19 Jun 2020 141,130 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 138,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 138,971 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 134,773 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 134,773 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 131,109 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 126,687 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 120,037 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Sep 2014 112,049 miles

oil leaking onto undertray

Pass 15 Oct 2013 103,588 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 103,588 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 94,956 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 89,739 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 10 Sep 2010 76,185 miles

exhaust emmision too clean for smoke meter to register.no emmision sheet supplied.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 67,842 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 55,634 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 41,927 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 41,927 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AV54 CWR 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 78.9%.

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 AV54 CWR, 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 AV54 CWR registered?

AV54 CWR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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