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FE54 FFK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,024 mi
Last recorded117,024 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 FFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 117,024 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 112,980 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 109,649 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undercovers fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2019 109,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undercovers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2018 102,532 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 102,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 92,866 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside lenses deteriorating (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 92,866 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside lenses deteriorating (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective sensor arm bracket on front suspension broken (now cable tied in position (1.7.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 85,766 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 78,738 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 78,695 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/f tyre has been run flat on.....

Pass 30 Jul 2014 68,620 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 68,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 57,990 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 57,990 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 44,265 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 28,102 miles

o/s / n/s rear tyres persihing on inner sidewall

Pass 21 Oct 2010 27,534 miles

All four tyre inner sidewalls beginning to perish and split(plies not exposed)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 25,998 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 23,578 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 20,586 miles

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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FE54 FFK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FE54 FFK, 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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FE54 FFK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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