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AU54 URW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,559 mi
Last recorded108,559 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 URW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 108,559 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 101,724 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2014 94,212 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but secure and not blowing

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

multy belt deteriorating

Pass 7 Oct 2013 88,497 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but secure and not blowing

Pass 17 Oct 2012 80,488 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 71,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 62,753 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 62,753 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 51,563 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 41,600 miles

N/S/F tyre very close to rubbing on wheel arch liner under both locks

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 41,600 miles

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

N/S/F tyre very close to rubbing on wheel arch liner under both locks

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 33,444 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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AU54 URW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU54 URW, 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 AU54 URW registered?

AU54 URW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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