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FA54 VUG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,412 mi
Last recorded110,412 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2011 110,412 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 110,382 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 100,390 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Wear to front tyres on edges

Fail 15 Nov 2010 100,370 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight play in steering rack

Wear to front tyres on edges

Pass 17 Nov 2009 20,281 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight wear to outer edge on n/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2008 66,987 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 48,428 miles

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

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

front number plate starting to delaminate

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 VUG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VUG, 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 VUG registered?

FA54 VUG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2004.

Is FA54 VUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA54 VUG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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