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CV54 ODY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

89,082 mi
Last recorded89,082 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 ODY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 89,082 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front chessi crodded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 89,082 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front chessi crodded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 82,063 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front to rear under body and suspensions under seald

Fail 10 Jul 2025 82,063 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front to rear under body and suspensions under seald

Pass 2 Jul 2024 79,513 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 79,512 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 77,913 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 31 Mar 2022 76,998 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Nail in tyre

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

vehicle fitted with under trays and wheel arch covers

Fail 31 Mar 2022 76,979 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front . o/sr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

vehicle fitted under trays and wheel arch covers

Fail 31 Mar 2022 76,979 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front . o/sr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

vehicle fitted under trays and wheel arch covers

Pass 18 Mar 2021 76,303 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle fitted with under trays, wheel arch liners, body sill covers and engine covers obscuring view to vehicle structure and components.

Pass 19 Mar 2020 75,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 72,695 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear suspension arms have surface corrosion.

Fail 20 Feb 2019 72,672 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 70,925 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 68,479 miles

Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 67,294 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 63,567 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 56,687 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 56,687 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 55,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 50,216 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 47,424 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 43,530 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 34,132 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)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 26,431 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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CV54 ODY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 CV54 ODY, 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 CV54 ODY registered?

CV54 ODY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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