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AB54 PET

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,661 mi
Last recorded122,661 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB54 PET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 122,661 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 98,887 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 78,707 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2008 78,479 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 57,260 miles

Rear nearside tyre inner sidewall showing signs of cracking

Fail 13 Nov 2007 57,127 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear nearside tyre inner sidewall showing signs of cracking

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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AB54 PET is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AB54 PET, 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 AB54 PET registered?

AB54 PET is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2004.

Is AB54 PET safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB54 PET shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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