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CF53 SXO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

172,279 mi
Last recorded172,279 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 SXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 172,279 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 168,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 166,542 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 163,291 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 157,406 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 150,107 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened several (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 150,076 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hose slightly damaged both rear and nearside front hoses are perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened several (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 139,665 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 139,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 129,580 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 121,179 miles

advise front brake discs worn

Fail 27 Jan 2015 121,179 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise brake pad warning lamp on

advise front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Feb 2014 111,986 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres are wearing smooth on inner treads

Fail 13 Feb 2014 111,986 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres are wearing smooth on inner treads

brake warning light on

Pass 20 Feb 2013 101,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2012 90,705 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front brake pads appear 80% worn

Pass 18 Jan 2011 79,860 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 71,275 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 61,488 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 50,863 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 50,863 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 45,550 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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CF53 SXO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CF53 SXO, 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 CF53 SXO registered?

CF53 SXO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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