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CF54 VGM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,370 mi
Last recorded140,370 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 VGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 140,370 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 140,370 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 140,012 miles

Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 140,012 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 130,932 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 130,866 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 113,914 miles

Nearside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 113,914 miles

Nearside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 102,192 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 102,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2019 87,240 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 80,060 miles

Engine under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Apr 2018 80,060 miles

Engine under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Apr 2017 75,916 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 71,716 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 66,537 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 61,027 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 57,063 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 52,864 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 50,105 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode

slight stone chips to windscreen

Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,836 miles

both front thrust arm bushes starting to split

Fail 24 Aug 2010 46,836 miles

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

both front thrust arm bushes starting to split

Pass 7 Aug 2009 42,386 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 35,274 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2008 34,970 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2007 28,494 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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CF54 VGM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CF54 VGM, 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 CF54 VGM registered?

CF54 VGM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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