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AV54 PVA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

134,493 mi
Last recorded134,493 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 PVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 134,493 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 111,504 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 100,903 miles

full length under trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 94,400 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 83,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 9 May 2013 72,689 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 60,101 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 52,535 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 43,490 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 43,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 34,759 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 26,033 miles

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

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

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 PVA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PVA, 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 PVA registered?

AV54 PVA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 2004.

Is AV54 PVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV54 PVA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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