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CX54 FOC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,215 mi
Last recorded128,215 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 FOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 128,215 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 128,211 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 122,056 miles

engine light

Fail 11 Oct 2012 122,056 miles

Offside Front 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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light

Pass 17 Aug 2011 105,044 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 105,044 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 89,096 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 89,094 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 77,976 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 68,606 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 56,829 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 FOC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CX54 FOC, 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 FOC registered?

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

Is CX54 FOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX54 FOC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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