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MW54 PXJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

80,172 mi
Last recorded80,172 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 PXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2026 80,172 miles

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

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

Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2025 69,700 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2025 69,700 miles

Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor missing (7.12 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2024 69,228 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 68,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 67,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 67,611 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 67,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 65,927 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 65,061 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 62,617 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 59,997 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 55,297 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Offside Front Outer tyre wall slightly damaged

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 51,701 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 48,500 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 44,938 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 42,507 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 39,605 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 39,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 35,172 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 31,865 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 31,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 26,726 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 20,200 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass secured with tape.

Oil leak

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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MW54 PXJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 MW54 PXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW54 PXJ registered?

MW54 PXJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2004.

Is MW54 PXJ safe to buy?

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