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CX54 PVE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,401 mi
Last recorded128,401 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 PVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 128,401 miles

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

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

unable to penetrate various corrosion to rear sub frame and various rear suspension co components

Fail 18 Apr 2024 128,401 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

unable to penetrate various corrosion to rear sub frame and various rear suspension co components

Pass 20 Apr 2023 121,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2022 115,533 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

light general corrosion to various suspension components

Pass 20 Apr 2021 105,324 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

light corrosion to various rear suspension components

Pass 26 Mar 2020 97,215 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 17 Apr 2019 95,933 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 6 Apr 2018 93,161 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 26 Apr 2017 90,800 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 11 Apr 2016 88,486 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 86,195 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 84,053 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 80,374 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 78,945 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 76,097 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 61,950 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 61,916 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 50,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 35,141 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 32,456 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN UNEVENLY 1.6MM

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 PVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PVE, 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 PVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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