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OU54 SMX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,774 mi
Last recorded127,774 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 SMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 127,774 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 111,740 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 99,293 miles

n/s steering arm has slight play

Pass 11 Apr 2014 89,128 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 89,128 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fog light not working front

Pass 6 Apr 2013 79,404 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn (lipped)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 70,854 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 68,343 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 68,252 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 61,986 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 52,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 44,238 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 29,916 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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OU54 SMX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OU54 SMX, 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 OU54 SMX registered?

OU54 SMX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is OU54 SMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU54 SMX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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