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CX54 FVH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,696 mi
Last recorded100,696 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 FVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 100,696 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 96,257 miles

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Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 95,427 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 94,839 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 91,916 miles

FRONT AND REAR UNDERSIDE/SUBFRAME AND SUSPENSIONS COATED IN OIL

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 88,731 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 88,731 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe going into rear box cracked (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket on front pipe (7.1.1)

coil spring broken o\s front (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 82,681 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

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

Rear underside of vehicle coated in oil

Fail 1 Nov 2016 82,681 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

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

Rear underside of vehicle coated in oil

Pass 21 Nov 2015 78,308 miles

under vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2015 78,306 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

under vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2014 66,950 miles

rear subframe and suspension arms slightly corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2014 66,950 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear subframe and suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2013 578,191 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 57,191 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 48,709 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 40,608 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 33,553 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 26,547 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust bracket

corrosion to rear roll bar

Fail 18 Nov 2009 26,547 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

corrosion to exhaust bracket

corrosion to rear roll bar

Pass 18 Nov 2008 20,614 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 15,903 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 FVH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FVH, 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 FVH registered?

CX54 FVH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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