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CU54 OCN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

92,245 mi
Last recorded92,245 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 OCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 92,245 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Feb 2025 90,917 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 90,917 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern o/s/f pattern deteriated n/s/f mopp ? (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 88,610 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 86,032 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 83,269 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated foot lever (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 80,954 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 79,837 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 77,752 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 77,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 75,306 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 72,456 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 72,431 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working mirror indicator (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 69,342 miles

Undertray fitted so full inspection of steering and suspension NOT possible

Fail 18 Jan 2016 69,321 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Undertray fitted so full inspection of steering and suspension NOT possible

Pass 21 Jan 2015 66,470 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 66,436 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 64,553 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 60,090 miles

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

offside front disc scored.

Fail 4 Aug 2012 60,026 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front disc scored.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 54,153 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 54,142 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 48,340 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 42,874 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 35,719 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 29,262 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 OCN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OCN, 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 OCN registered?

CU54 OCN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is CU54 OCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU54 OCN shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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