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CV54 PZM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

200,987 mi
Last recorded200,987 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 PZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 200,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward most bush of O/S/F lower suspension arm ( marked yellow crayon for ID) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear unable to see/report on remaining rear brake pad thickness due to calliper design

Pass 18 Dec 2019 192,702 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most lower arm inner bush (marked yellow crayon for customer ID) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 192,702 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most lower front arm inner bush (marked yellow crayon for customer ID) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts and cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most lower arm inner bush (marked yellow crayon for customer ID) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 182,444 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 182,444 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 171,757 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 171,757 miles

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 161,284 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 142,769 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 142,768 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 119,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Dec 2014 119,208 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2013 95,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres badly worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Dec 2012 83,134 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 83,134 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 76,557 miles

SRS Airbag light staying on

Fail 4 Nov 2011 76,557 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

SRS Airbag light staying on

Pass 12 Nov 2010 66,323 miles

srs warning on

Fail 5 Nov 2010 66,203 miles

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

srs warning on

Pass 7 Nov 2009 56,554 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 56,530 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 47,857 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 47,856 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 34,722 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 PZM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PZM, 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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CV54 PZM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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