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CP54 SBZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,276 mi
Last recorded134,276 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 SBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 134,276 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 134,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 130,789 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear one of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 130,783 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened around arm bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear one of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 128,279 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s mirror glass discoloured

Pass 30 Apr 2019 123,584 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing thin

o/s mirror glass deteriorated

rear subframe corroded

Pass 2 May 2018 120,568 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 116,259 miles

E.M.L light is on

Pass 8 Dec 2015 110,787 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 105,544 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 101,146 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 101,138 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 96,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2011 89,489 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 75,817 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 62,436 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 49,182 miles

both front tyres scuffing outer edges

Pass 13 Dec 2007 35,260 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)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 35,260 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 SBZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 CP54 SBZ, 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 SBZ registered?

CP54 SBZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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