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CK54 UBD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

78,537 mi
Last recorded78,537 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 UBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2022 78,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible not mounted correctly fouling on suspension arm (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both very rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all heavily corroded recommend replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear shockers are rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2021 76,210 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms are very rusty.plastic covers prevent full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 73,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 71,991 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms are very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 71,991 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms are very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 69,383 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 67,054 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe fraying

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Both tyres cracking due to age

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2017 67,053 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust flexi pipe fraying

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Both tyres cracking due to age

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2016 64,595 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 61,770 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 61,770 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 58,678 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 58,678 miles

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

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 54,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 54,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 51,129 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise both front thrust arm bushes wearing

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

advise rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2011 46,749 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 42,918 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 42,878 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 39,350 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 39,430 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 34,830 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 26,910 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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CK54 UBD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CK54 UBD, 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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CK54 UBD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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