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FA54 SXH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,338 mi
Last recorded128,338 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 SXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 128,338 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 123,645 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 120,925 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 2 Apr 2016 120,729 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner tyre worn smooth

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 117,507 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 117,507 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 104,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 104,375 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 102,221 miles

n/s/f door mirror missing

Pass 7 Nov 2011 81,111 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 79,236 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 72,025 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 72,025 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 53,726 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 53,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 35,720 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 SXH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SXH, 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 SXH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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