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CU54 OTZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,331 mi
Last recorded139,331 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 OTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 139,331 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 139,331 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 135,588 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre nail ()

Pass 24 Sep 2016 128,009 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 128,009 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 113,444 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 103,716 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 83,688 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 83,678 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 66,423 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 52,097 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 43,827 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 35,599 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 26,842 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 OTZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OTZ, 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 OTZ registered?

CU54 OTZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2004.

Is CU54 OTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU54 OTZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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