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OU54 SXC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,413 mi
Last recorded124,413 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 SXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 124,413 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 118,511 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 117,789 miles

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

Front both wheel bearings minor play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp minor damage

Pass 9 Jan 2019 104,813 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 104,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 98,371 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 98,369 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated not returning fully (3.1.3c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 91,432 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 91,432 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 75,279 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 71,462 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 66,727 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 61,569 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 56,390 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 31,500 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 41,065 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 32,220 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 5,606 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 5,606 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 SXC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SXC, 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 SXC registered?

OU54 SXC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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