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CX54 CXB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

109,322 mi
Last recorded109,322 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 CXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 109,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 100,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 89,648 miles

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))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 81,362 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 76,087 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 76,087 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 70,972 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 70,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 65,044 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 64,579 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 62,383 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 59,620 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 58,054 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 55,378 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 53,260 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2013 50,988 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside & nearside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2012 48,423 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside rear and nearside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2011 45,176 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 39,687 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 34,440 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 11 Mar 2008 28,821 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 CXB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 CXB, 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 CX54 CXB registered?

CX54 CXB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is CX54 CXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX54 CXB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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