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CA54 RHV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

169,794 mi
Last recorded169,794 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 RHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 169,794 miles

Boot space loaded preventing full inspection of rear seat belts

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 9 Mar 2018 169,793 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Boot space loaded preventing full inspection of rear seat belts

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 156,888 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 148,678 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2016 148,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2015 138,213 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 138,213 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 6 Jan 2014 127,521 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 3 Jan 2014 127,521 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2013 117,962 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 117,962 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 105,731 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Jan 2011 58,599 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 58,597 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Feb 2010 50,667 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 44,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 25,648 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak from auto box

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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CA54 RHV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CA54 RHV, 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 CA54 RHV registered?

CA54 RHV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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