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FA54 NFV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,670 mi
Last recorded157,670 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 NFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 157,670 miles

Offside Front Damage to outer wall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 157,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 133,920 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)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 117,230 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 95,328 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 86,799 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 77,593 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 77,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 69,369 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 60,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 50,636 miles

Advise spare tyre low air

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 43,777 miles

front wiper blades smear

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 NFV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA54 NFV registered?

FA54 NFV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 2004.

Is FA54 NFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA54 NFV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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