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FD54 URZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,259 mi
Last recorded40,259 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 URZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2018 40,259 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Dec 2018 40,259 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 32,016 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 32,015 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger adrift

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 31,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 30,578 miles

l/h/f tyre has damage to its outer side wall

Pass 27 Nov 2014 29,815 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 28,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

can't check sills fully kit fitted

can't see rear inner pads

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Nov 2013 28,654 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

can't check sills fully kit fitted

can't see rear inner pads

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Nov 2012 26,984 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 24,901 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 22,352 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 19,533 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 16,519 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 14,075 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 14,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 URZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,199cc petrol 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 FD54 URZ, 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 URZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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