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FE54 FFR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

195,650 mi
Last recorded195,650 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 FFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 195,650 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 195,648 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 188,207 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 188,205 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 180,753 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 173,701 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 173,701 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 165,838 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 155,856 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 144,064 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 131,155 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 117,644 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2015 117,475 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2014 104,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 90,591 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2012 81,156 miles

front brake pads low

rear tyres low tread

Pass 17 Aug 2011 72,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise front brake discs slighty worn

Pass 19 Aug 2010 64,408 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread worn on edge

Pass 14 Aug 2009 26,076 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and pads getting low

nearside and offside rear tyre treads low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Sep 2008 45,278 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 32,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FFR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 FE54 FFR, 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 FE54 FFR registered?

FE54 FFR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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