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AE54 WZV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

152,661 mi
Last recorded152,661 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 152,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

washer switch faulty

Pass 16 May 2023 146,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 139,428 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 137,757 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 17 Sep 2019 135,588 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 135,587 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 132,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 132,204 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 126,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 118,617 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 109,860 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 109,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 100,320 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 89,780 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 80,945 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 80,945 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 69,469 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre wall cut

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 60,573 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 60,573 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 50,277 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 49,976 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 39,971 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 39,971 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 25,588 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

parking brake reading just above min

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 WZV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WZV, 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 AE54 WZV registered?

AE54 WZV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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