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CP54 RZZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

156,913 mi
Last recorded156,913 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 RZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 156,913 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2024 156,913 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 141,942 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2023 141,942 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 128,574 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 127,623 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 119,251 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 110,808 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 110,808 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 99,600 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 89,923 miles

ehaust beacket broken

Fail 4 Jan 2017 89,923 miles

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

ehaust beacket broken

Pass 7 Dec 2015 66,371 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 4 Dec 2015 66,368 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 15 Dec 2014 60,925 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 60,925 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 55,690 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 55,686 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 50,022 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 45,303 miles

front brakes have slight imbalace

n/side handbrake readings low needs attention

Pass 9 Dec 2010 40,897 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 36,979 miles

1.plastic trim under wheel arches, outer sills also engine under tray fitted.plastic trim covering floor pans,unable to fully check fuel or brake pipes.

Pass 19 Dec 2008 31,202 miles

1.plastic trim under wheel arches,unable to fully check inner arches.2.plastic trim covering outer sills,unable to fully check outer sills.3.plastic trim covering front to rear of floor pans,unable to fully check fuel and metal brake pipes.

4.engine under tray fitted.

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 25,261 miles

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

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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CP54 RZZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CP54 RZZ, 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 CP54 RZZ registered?

CP54 RZZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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