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FD54 URX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

50,953 mi
Last recorded50,953 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 50,953 miles

underside / steeing / suspension / braking components all showing general corrosion / rear axle components all becoming heavily corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2023 50,040 miles

e.s.p warning on dash / advise attention

n/s/f fog light inop

parking brake uneven in operation / advise attention

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing general corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2022 49,241 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front stablizer ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

advise parking brake leaver rubber missing

advise under side componants corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 48,013 miles

205/55/16

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 48,012 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

205/55/16

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 46,422 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 44,719 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 44,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split on the outer part of the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 43,173 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 14 Dec 2016 41,552 miles

Nearside Front deteriorated and cracking but not showing cords

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

Offside Front deteriorated and cracking but not showing cords

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 41,552 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front deteriorated and cracking but not showing cords

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

Offside Front deteriorated and cracking but not showing cords

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 40,326 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tread

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 38,616 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 35,729 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 33,170 miles

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

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 28 Dec 2011 30,790 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 15 Dec 2010 28,166 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 28,166 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 24,850 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 21,393 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 15,801 miles

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

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 URX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FD54 URX, 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 FD54 URX registered?

FD54 URX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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