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CK54 XAP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,143 mi
Last recorded94,143 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 XAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 94,143 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 94,095 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 85,729 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 82,581 miles

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

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

Offside Rear alloy wheel corroded

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil springs both corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 82,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear alloy wheel corroded

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil springs both corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 80,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted some components not seen

Pass 3 Dec 2015 75,692 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 72,209 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 66,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2013 66,220 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 59,714 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

wipers smearing .

Pass 12 Dec 2011 51,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 45,337 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 45,366 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc's badly pitted and scored on the inside surface

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 39,053 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 39,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 32,822 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 25,706 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XAP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CK54 XAP, 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 CK54 XAP registered?

CK54 XAP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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