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CU54 KOW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,055 mi
Last recorded111,055 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 KOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 111,055 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 111,055 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 102,813 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 96,601 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 96,601 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 89,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension 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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 4 Feb 2014 78,795 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 69,918 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Sep 2011 63,242 miles

both rear tyres on limit

nearside wing mirror loose

Pass 30 Sep 2010 55,155 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2009 45,308 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 32,592 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 23,548 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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CU54 KOW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CU54 KOW, 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 CU54 KOW registered?

CU54 KOW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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