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FA54 VSC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,050 mi
Last recorded117,050 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 VSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 117,050 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off number plate has a crack (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 111,803 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 111,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure near side tyre shoulder wear (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure front tyre has shoulder wear (4.1.D.1b)

registration plate insecure front number plate loose (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 105,571 miles

Centre Exhaust pipe mount broken.

Pass 3 Nov 2015 99,817 miles

Nearside Rear flexi hose perished

Offside Rear flexi hose perished

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 99,817 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear flexi hose perished

Offside Rear flexi hose perished

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 94,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2013 89,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 83,054 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 77,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 71,208 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on very outer edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on very outer edge

Fail 25 Nov 2010 71,208 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on very outer edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on very outer edge

Pass 12 Dec 2009 60,845 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges, advise wheel alignment

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 45,411 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 34,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 34,631 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 VSC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VSC, 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 VSC registered?

FA54 VSC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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