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AV54 PLJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,617 mi
Last recorded92,617 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 PLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 92,617 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four (3.5.1g)

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2015 90,916 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 83,295 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 20 Nov 2013 76,149 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm 245/40/17W

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2013 76,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres on 3mm 245/40/17W

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 69,957 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 63,482 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 58,079 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 57,965 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 50,851 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 50,851 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Chip in windscreen in A zone

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

Offside tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 44,117 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 33,787 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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AV54 PLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PLJ, 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 PLJ registered?

AV54 PLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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The MOT history for AV54 PLJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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