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AD54 YFV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,952 mi
Last recorded123,952 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 YFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 123,952 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 123,947 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 112,578 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 102,462 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 102,311 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 89,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 87,693 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 86,172 miles

General under-body corrosion & under-trays fitted.

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 85,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 82,823 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

General under-body corrosion & under-trays fitted.

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 82,823 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded.

General under-body corrosion & under-trays fitted.

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 79,125 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

slight movement in nearside front inner steering joint

small cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 23 Aug 2017 79,125 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

slight movement in nearside front inner steering joint

small cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 31 Aug 2016 73,055 miles

Cut in tyre tread nearside rear

Exhaust system corroded midle and rear section

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 68,377 miles

Nearside steering rack track rod has play

Pass 16 Sep 2014 63,365 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 57,947 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 52,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear tyre has deep cuts in it

rear brakes work unevely at 21%

Fail 18 Sep 2012 52,418 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear tyre has deep cuts in it

rear brakes work unevely at 21%

Pass 6 Sep 2011 46,803 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 46,803 miles

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

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

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

both front discs worn and corrsion

Pass 15 Sep 2010 42,767 miles

all four tyres have deep cuts in them

both front discs worn

both rear spring corrsioned

Pass 7 Sep 2009 37,045 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,588 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 22,895 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2007 22,895 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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AD54 YFV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AD54 YFV, 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 AD54 YFV registered?

AD54 YFV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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