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NY54 CXA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,612 mi
Last recorded92,612 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY54 CXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 92,612 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 85,385 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 82,447 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2023 79,703 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 76,280 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 72,149 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 67,454 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged dull/dark glass in mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 60,868 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 60,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 54,462 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 47,083 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight brake bind

Rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 11 Jun 2016 39,371 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2016 39,371 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 35,894 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 32,570 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 29,726 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 24,390 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 19,226 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 14,287 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 14,205 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 11,843 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 10,212 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 10,212 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 7,259 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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NY54 CXA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NY54 CXA, 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 NY54 CXA registered?

NY54 CXA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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The MOT history for NY54 CXA shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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