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AV54 XVW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,340 mi
Last recorded142,340 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 XVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 142,340 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 142,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint has play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) drum stick has play in ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 138,932 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 138,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 134,803 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 134,800 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 129,458 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear tyres perishing and have various cuts

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 120,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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 2 Aug 2016 115,589 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 110,454 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 105,673 miles

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 26 Nov 2013 95,442 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 95,436 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 85,876 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 74,310 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 74,304 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 65,898 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 54,491 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 54,352 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 43,838 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 34,746 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 XVW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV54 XVW, 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 XVW registered?

AV54 XVW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2004.

Is AV54 XVW safe to buy?

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