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CF54 VHE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,247 mi
Last recorded134,247 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 VHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 134,247 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 133,965 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 122,212 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 122,205 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.50 (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 112,706 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 112,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn [rear arm] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower and upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn [rear arm inner bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

slight exhaust blow centre

Pass 23 Apr 2018 104,221 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 100,589 miles

eml on

Pass 21 Sep 2015 92,659 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 83,911 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 83,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 76,635 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 68,225 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 66,652 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 66,611 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 58,248 miles

front discs slightly worn

Fail 29 Mar 2011 58,243 miles

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on

front discs slightly worn

Pass 31 Dec 2009 43,336 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 34,507 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 30,818 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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CF54 VHE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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