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AF54 VYL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,936 mi
Last recorded88,936 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 VYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 88,936 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Sep 2011 88,936 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Sep 2010 82,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2009 60,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 46,053 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 38,488 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Dec 2007 38,488 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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AF54 VYL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF54 VYL, 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 AF54 VYL registered?

AF54 VYL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is AF54 VYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF54 VYL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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