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CX54 PNZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,368 mi
Last recorded138,368 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 138,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody sign of corrosion rear axle brake pipes,coil springs

Pass 30 Dec 2021 131,587 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded but not broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded but not broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 131,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded but not broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded but not broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 119,800 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 104,140 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 104,847 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2018 92,183 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 91,141 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is steped on inside edge

Fail 26 Apr 2017 91,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ***most rear arm of the two*** (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ***most rear arm of the two*** (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre is steped on inside edge

Pass 27 Apr 2016 83,917 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 77,958 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 74,516 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 69,101 miles

o/s/f tyre cracks

Fail 24 Apr 2013 68,988 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/f tyre cracks

Pass 28 Apr 2012 62,969 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 56,505 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 50,185 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 45,335 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 41,097 miles

slight twist in n/s f flexi pipe

Fail 23 Apr 2008 41,027 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight twist in n/s f flexi pipe

Pass 26 Apr 2007 35,970 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 35,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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