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FA54 WLU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,839 mi
Last recorded134,839 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 WLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 134,839 miles

Vehicle has engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 21 Nov 2020 134,839 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle has engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 5 Nov 2019 118,403 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 112,780 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 112,780 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 103,624 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 99,435 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 97,654 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 97,654 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 94,249 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 84,947 miles

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

NEAR SIDE SIDE INDICATOR LAMP COVER IS DAMAGED

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 84,883 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

NEAR SIDE SIDE INDICATOR LAMP COVER IS DAMAGED

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 66,331 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 34,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side front tyre outer edge below 1.6mm

off side front tyer outer edge on 1.6mm

Pass 9 Oct 2009 28,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Oct 2009 164,260 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2008 21,258 miles

front brake pads worn low

surface cracks on front tyre

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 WLU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WLU, 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 WLU registered?

FA54 WLU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is FA54 WLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA54 WLU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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