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AF54 VZK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

183,160 mi
Last recorded183,160 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 VZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 183,160 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 174,940 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 174,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 70,844 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 70,508 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 160,663 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 155,778 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 145,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 133,857 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 133,193 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 125,495 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 107,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 92,009 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 92,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 75,179 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 56,695 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 36,849 miles

engine oil leak

right front tyre bald on outer edge but within leagal limits

Pass 20 Sep 2007 17,718 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 17,718 miles

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

Advise parking brake travel long but not at end.

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 VZK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VZK, 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 VZK registered?

AF54 VZK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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