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FD54 OVE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

70,160 mi
Last recorded70,160 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 OVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 70,160 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 70,160 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 69,810 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 69,651 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 69,650 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 69,459 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 69,449 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 67,896 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust mounting broken at rear of centre section .

Pass 3 Apr 2017 65,817 miles

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

exhaust mounting broken at rear of centre section , system still supported.

Fail 3 Apr 2017 65,817 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

exhaust mounting broken at rear of centre section , system still supported.

Pass 15 Apr 2016 64,303 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

unable to fully check rear brake pipes as they are greased at ends

Fail 15 Apr 2016 64,303 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

unable to fully check rear brake pipes as they are greased at ends

Pass 1 May 2015 61,016 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 59,086 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 59,086 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 55,476 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 51,214 miles

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2012 51,214 miles

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

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 43,586 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 43,586 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 39,939 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 39,938 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 30,390 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 24,685 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 24,685 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

offside front tyre has fatigue cracks, advise new tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2007 19,716 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre has fatigue tears in surface

Fail 22 Nov 2007 19,716 miles

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

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

offside front tyre has fatigue tears in surface

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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FD54 OVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 FD54 OVE, 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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FD54 OVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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