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FA54 VKF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,504 mi
Last recorded60,504 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 VKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 60,504 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 59,213 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 58,201 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 56,530 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 47,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2016 40,735 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 28,878 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 27,083 miles

Both front brake disc slightly worn/lipped.

Both rear brake disc's slightly worn/lipped.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Various suspension bushes starting to show signs of deterioration.

Very slight play in both front wheel bearings

Very slight play in steering rack.

Pass 18 May 2012 25,062 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of wear on edges.

N/S/F tyre slight damage to outer sidewall.

Slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills covered by plastic trims not allowing in spection of sill

Fail 18 May 2012 25,062 miles

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)

Both rear tyres showing signs of wear on edges.

N/S/F tyre slight damage to outer sidewall.

Slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills covered by plastic trims not allowing in spection of sill

Pass 25 May 2011 22,689 miles

curb damage to alloy wheels

cuts in n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 11 May 2010 20,822 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 18,385 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 18,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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 VKF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VKF, 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 VKF registered?

FA54 VKF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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