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AU54 WYW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,056 mi
Last recorded94,056 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 WYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 94,056 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2026 94,054 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 91,722 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre/rear mount broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 91,720 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill / floor area [seat belt / seat area] (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick +n/s/r very low +disc`s worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre/rear mount broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 89,381 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2023 86,625 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output all (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 83,889 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 81,142 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 80,137 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 80,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 79,155 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 77,824 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 77,820 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 76,134 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 74,475 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 74,475 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 72,727 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 69,941 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 69,941 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 66,508 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 62,766 miles

both rear tyres worn close to indicator bars

Pass 2 Nov 2011 56,407 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 56,405 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 51,706 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 44,081 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 44,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 35,010 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 35,010 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 24,924 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 24,411 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 WYW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU54 WYW, 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 WYW registered?

AU54 WYW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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