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FA54 NPN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,068 mi
Last recorded105,068 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 NPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 105,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and has nail within tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 105,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and has nail within tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 89,960 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 89,960 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 70,704 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 70,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear has a scrapping noise when rotating wheel

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 67,157 miles

Nearside Front Upper both front top suspension strut mounts have slight play.

Nearside Rear Outer exhaust mount weld corroded, causing slight excess movement.

Offside Front Upper both front top suspension strut mounts have slight play.

Fail 2 Feb 2017 67,157 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper both front top suspension strut mounts have slight play.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Outer exhaust mount weld corroded, causing slight excess movement.

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper both front top suspension strut mounts have slight play.

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 55,546 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 53,404 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 49,759 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 49,759 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 46,059 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 41,319 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 36,829 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 31,933 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 25,534 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 19,482 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 17,819 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 NPN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FA54 NPN, 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 NPN registered?

FA54 NPN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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