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CX54 AKU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,400 mi
Last recorded164,400 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 AKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 164,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers preventing inspection of sills

Pass 18 Dec 2021 159,124 miles

Sill covers fitted preventing inspection.

Fail 18 Dec 2021 159,124 miles

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

Sill covers fitted preventing inspection.

Pass 24 Oct 2020 159,115 miles

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

Sill covers preventing inspection.

Wheels on front axle different size to wheels on rear axle.

Pass 6 Sep 2019 149,651 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 145,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 145,333 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 140,695 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 140,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 138,580 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 136,735 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 132,385 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)

all brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 126,801 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 120,853 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 120,847 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 116,914 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 111,255 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 95,149 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 77,741 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 53,157 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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CX54 AKU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CX54 AKU, 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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CX54 AKU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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