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CV54 PZE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

236,316 mi
Last recorded236,316 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 PZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 236,316 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 231,282 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s + n/s rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 226,941 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 221,338 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 214,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 208,264 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 201,683 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 201,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam in wrong (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 194,397 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 186,676 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 177,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine warning telltale illuminated

Pass 6 Aug 2012 169,647 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 3 Aug 2011 159,355 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 159,312 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 148,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side front coil spring has small peice missing from lower coil . No detroment may require attention soon

Pass 9 Jul 2010 148,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side front coil spring has small peice missing from lower coil . No detroment may require attention soon

Pass 16 Apr 2009 133,679 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 126,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Underside covered not allowing full inspection of all components.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 112,926 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to plastic covers under neath of car

near side front tyre outer edge worn

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 PZE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PZE, 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 PZE registered?

CV54 PZE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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