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EU54 VZW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,431 mi
Last recorded146,431 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 VZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 146,431 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 146,333 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 128,602 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 115,060 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 115,060 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 99,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear suspension area corroding.

Pass 26 Feb 2011 92,742 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 83,527 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 75,398 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 75,396 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 67,151 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 57,106 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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EU54 VZW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EU54 VZW, 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 EU54 VZW registered?

EU54 VZW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 2004.

Is EU54 VZW safe to buy?

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