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CN54 VBG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

196,682 mi
Last recorded196,682 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN54 VBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 196,682 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 196,681 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 195,801 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 193,880 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 189,315 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 180,399 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 180,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 176,549 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres inside edge worn

rear anti roll bar rusty

Fail 20 Sep 2017 176,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

foot brake warning light staying on

o/s and n/s front tyres inside edge worn

rear anti roll bar rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2016 171,881 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 166,648 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 166,648 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 160,430 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 5 Aug 2014 160,428 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 14 Aug 2013 154,122 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 154,122 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 147,070 miles

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn bald

Fail 20 Aug 2012 147,070 miles

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

Centre exhaust clamp cracked

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn bald

Pass 25 Aug 2011 138,848 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 138,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 131,627 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 124,280 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 118,796 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 118,775 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 99,161 miles

l/h/r tyre = 2.5 mm. = new soon

rear pads = <3000 m. = light on soon.

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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CN54 VBG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CN54 VBG, 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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CN54 VBG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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