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CX54 PVP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,558 mi
Last recorded101,558 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 PVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 101,558 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Jan 2022 101,549 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Jan 2021 98,847 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 98,845 miles

Nearside Front Window seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 97,093 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 97,093 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 92,463 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 92,463 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 83,853 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 74,633 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 68,533 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 62,397 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 62,397 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 55,610 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 48,530 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 48,530 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 41,967 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 41,967 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 36,647 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 30,678 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 24,013 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 15,335 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 PVP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PVP, 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 PVP registered?

CX54 PVP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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