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AV54 PKE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

164,315 mi
Last recorded164,315 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 PKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 164,315 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 164,221 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 154,007 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 154,006 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 148,121 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 148,117 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 143,444 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 143,185 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 135,848 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 129,664 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 113,473 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 102,551 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 91,918 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 80,785 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 71,792 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 61,196 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 51,398 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 39,633 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 39,633 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 28,897 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 19,187 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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AV54 PKE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This 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 AV54 PKE, 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 AV54 PKE registered?

AV54 PKE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is AV54 PKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV54 PKE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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