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CX54 FGM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,233 mi
Last recorded157,233 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 FGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 157,233 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 153,245 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 148,735 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 145,508 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 140,237 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 131,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 106,530 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 99,650 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 78,254 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 78,254 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake discs front poor condition and rear surface rust.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 75,939 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 67,777 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 67,742 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 55,493 miles

SPLASH/INSPECTION PLATES COVER SUBSTANTIAL AREA UNDER VEHICLE

Fail 31 Dec 2007 55,493 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

SPLASH/INSPECTION PLATES COVER SUBSTANTIAL AREA UNDER VEHICLE

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 FGM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 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 FGM, 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 21 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 FGM registered?

CX54 FGM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 January 2005.

Is CX54 FGM safe to buy?

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