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FA54 OHG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,439 mi
Last recorded144,439 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 OHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 144,439 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 144,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 138,628 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Nov 2023 138,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arm (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2022 132,168 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 131,976 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault ESP warning malfunction (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 125,841 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 120,991 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 120,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view deteriorated (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear low effort to parking brake

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 112,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front suspension coil spring out of shape

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2018 103,199 miles

Nearside Rear low effort to parking brake

Offside mirror glass deteriorated & reduced view to rear

Fail 20 Jul 2018 103,198 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear low effort to parking brake

Offside Front suspension coil spring distorted

Offside mirror glass deteriorated & reduced view to rear

Pass 26 Jul 2017 93,828 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

parking brake not always fully releasing & leaving brake warning light on

Fail 20 Jul 2017 93,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

parking brake not always fully releasing & leaving brake warning light on

Pass 19 Jul 2016 84,443 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 84,443 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 76,944 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 76,944 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 69,003 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 59,237 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 59,237 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 53,079 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 47,961 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 40,760 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 34,719 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 28,805 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 20,742 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 OHG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FA54 OHG, 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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FA54 OHG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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