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AE54 VDL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,724 mi
Last recorded173,724 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 VDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 173,724 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 173,724 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 23 May 2015 156,985 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 May 2015 156,985 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 145,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet difficult to open

coil springs corroded

movement n/s/r anti roll bar drop link

trigger point met

Fail 29 Jul 2014 144,731 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet difficult to open

coil springs corroded

movement n/s/r anti roll bar drop link

trigger point met

unable to check steering and suspension fully due to ball joint

Pass 29 Jul 2013 133,603 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

plastic undercover damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2013 133,603 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

plastic undercover damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2012 118,692 miles

exhaust emission trigger point not met

front tyres worn

rear tyres worn low

trims fitted to outersills and underside

Fail 9 Jun 2012 118,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust emission trigger point not met

front tyres worn

rear tyres worn low

trims fitted to outersills and underside

Pass 20 Jan 2011 100,995 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 89,380 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 80,027 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 80,027 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 57,730 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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AE54 VDL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AE54 VDL, 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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AE54 VDL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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