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CX54 PUV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,191 mi
Last recorded167,191 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 PUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 167,191 miles

plastic cover fitted underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Dec 2012 153,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Dec 2012 153,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2011 135,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 135,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 111,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 111,555 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 89,700 miles

front lower arm inner bushes perishing.

offside front tyre starting to wear on edges.

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Fail 7 Oct 2009 89,700 miles

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

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

front lower arm inner bushes perishing.

offside front tyre starting to wear on edges.

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Pass 15 Sep 2008 78,298 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 69,277 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 PUV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 PUV, 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 PUV registered?

CX54 PUV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2004.

Is CX54 PUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX54 PUV 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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