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BU54 CMX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

71,384 mi
Last recorded71,384 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 CMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 71,384 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 71,384 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 70,065 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 70,065 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 68,138 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 65,857 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 65,857 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 63,782 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 63,782 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 62,343 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 61,109 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 59,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 56,982 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 54,727 miles

Engine light illuminated

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play NSF + OSF both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre feathering shoulders

Fail 26 Nov 2016 54,727 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine light illuminated

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play NSF + OSF both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre feathering shoulders

Pass 2 Nov 2015 51,920 miles

195/65/15 o/s/f 5mm, o/s/r 5mm, n/s/r 5mm, n/s/f 5mm.

M.I.L light on

Nearside Rear tyre valve perishing

Offside Rear tyre valve perishing

Pass 26 Nov 2014 49,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 20 Nov 2013 45,064 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 45,064 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Nov 2012 41,834 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 38,787 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 33,410 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 33,410 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 28,040 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 27,893 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 22,321 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 13,907 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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BU54 CMX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BU54 CMX, 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 BU54 CMX registered?

BU54 CMX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is BU54 CMX safe to buy?

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