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HX54 CZB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,677 mi
Last recorded153,677 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 CZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 153,677 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 148,632 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 143,643 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 136,951 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 124,125 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 124,125 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 110,882 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 110,423 miles

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

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs & pads worn

Pass 11 Jan 2011 94,493 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

full length under body shieldsd fitted restricted view of various components

oil leaking from engine

Fail 11 Jan 2011 94,493 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

full length under body shieldsd fitted restricted view of various components

oil leaking from engine

Pass 7 Oct 2009 69,313 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre bold on outer edge. slight cracking on inner side walls of both front tyres.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 57,915 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 41,807 miles

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

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

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

all brake pads getting low

Fail 8 Oct 2007 41,803 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake pads getting low

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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HX54 CZB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HX54 CZB, 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 HX54 CZB registered?

HX54 CZB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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