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FA54 MSU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

175,829 mi
Last recorded175,829 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 MSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 175,829 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 173,930 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 170,601 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 166,339 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 162,104 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 158,337 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 153,401 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust shield insecured

gear box oil leaking

Pass 18 Oct 2018 148,447 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 148,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 145,565 miles

child seats fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 143,303 miles

engine noise

Pass 13 Oct 2015 140,007 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 140,988 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sticker (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 137,045 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 137,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 135,825 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 135,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 132,118 miles

N/s/f wearing outer edge

Fail 19 Oct 2012 132,118 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/s/f wearing outer edge

Pass 1 Nov 2011 128,769 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 128,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 125,038 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 121,792 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 118,308 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 113,997 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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FA54 MSU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FA54 MSU, 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 FA54 MSU registered?

FA54 MSU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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