MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,700 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
brake pedal travel
brake pipes corroded
front brake pads
rear brake discs and pads
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working door mirror flasher not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
brake pedal travel
brake pipes corroded
front brake pads
rear brake discs and pads
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Both front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front suspension arm (2.4.G.2)
Both front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front suspension arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working Bulb replaced (1.1.C.1d)
Both front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm - DOT 3108 - Age cracks (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm - DOT 3112 - Age cracks (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm - DOT 1210 - Age cracks - Damage to outer sidewall, not to cords at time of test (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm - DOT 4211 - Age cracks (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater not working LED type (1.4.A.2c)
Both front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm - DOT 3108 - Age cracks (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm - DOT 3112 - Age cracks (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm - DOT 1210 - Age cracks - Damage to outer sidewall, not to cords at time of test (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm - DOT 4211 - Age cracks (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower arm bush deteriated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Slight leak on power steering rack
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
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CX54 FSE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 FSE, 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 FSE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.
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