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AU54 USL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,447 mi
Last recorded161,447 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 USL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 161,447 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Surface rust and corrosion, vehicle structure is corroded underneath body of vehicle + front & rear suspension components

Fail 26 Oct 2020 161,447 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Surface rust and corrosion, vehicle structure is corroded underneath body of vehicle + front & rear suspension components

Pass 28 Oct 2019 152,889 miles

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

rear trailing arms corroded and bushes deterioted + corrosion rear suspension components

Pass 13 Oct 2018 139,968 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 139,968 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 132,156 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 132,156 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 128,136 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2015 122,005 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 109,944 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 109,768 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 105,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 93,680 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 81,945 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 70,152 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 57,303 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 48,934 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 38,434 miles

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 USL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 USL, 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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AU54 USL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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