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FE54 ZFL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,977 mi
Last recorded100,977 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 ZFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 100,977 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 100,977 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 100,170 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 96,800 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 96,800 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 90,111 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 90,111 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 85,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on both edges, just within limits (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre of tyre worn almost to limits (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre of tyre worn almost to limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 82,078 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

both rear tyres close to wear indicators

Fail 30 Nov 2015 82,077 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

both rear tyres close to wear indicators

Pass 8 Sep 2014 74,070 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 65,208 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 65,208 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 59,330 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 59,330 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 50,934 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2010 43,597 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F TYRE wearing on both inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shallow cut in N/S/R tyre outside wall

Pass 15 Sep 2009 35,787 miles

Partial examination of metal brake pipes running front to rear as plastic covers fitted.

Partial examination of metal fuel line pipes as plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Partial examination of n/s and o/s outer sills as plastic covers fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2009 35,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Partial examination of metal brake pipes running front to rear as plastic covers fitted.

Partial examination of metal fuel line pipes as plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Partial examination of n/s and o/s outer sills as plastic covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2008 27,836 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

plastic covers fitted to under side of vehicles

slight brake inbalance to front brakes

Pass 8 Sep 2007 19,385 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 ZFL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZFL, 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 ZFL registered?

FE54 ZFL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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