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AF54 VZP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

205,226 mi
Last recorded205,226 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 VZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 205,226 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 201,128 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth foot pedal rubber missing. (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible transmission oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 201,120 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working door indicator. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth foot pedal rubber missing. (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible transmission oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 196,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre ageing and cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre inner worn and outer slightly worn

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 2 May 2018 196,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint rear (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Between centre box and back box (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre ageing and cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre inner worn and outer slightly worn

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 191,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 185,572 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 181,508 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 176,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2014 176,056 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 167,660 miles

gearbox plug leaking oil

Fail 19 Feb 2013 167,263 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

gearbox plug leaking oil

nsf castor arm bush split

Pass 27 Jan 2012 144,112 miles

Both castor bushes split/worn

Pass 24 Jan 2011 127,592 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 105,642 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 79,316 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 79,316 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 62,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AF54 VZP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VZP, 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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AF54 VZP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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