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CW54 ETY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,621 mi
Last recorded147,621 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW54 ETY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 147,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 147,621 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 145,370 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 141,668 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 138,521 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 135,265 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 133,362 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 130,923 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 125,996 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 125,996 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 118,432 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 111,440 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 105,517 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 99,814 miles

Exhaust mounting hook Broken..

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

Nearside Front Tyre Worn on edge.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 94,039 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 89,652 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 89,647 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 79,691 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 74,214 miles

engine management light on

Pass 26 Mar 2009 67,870 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 61,418 miles

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

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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CW54 ETY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CW54 ETY, 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 CW54 ETY registered?

CW54 ETY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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