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FG54 DVA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

88,010 mi
Last recorded88,010 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 DVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 88,010 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 84,236 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 84,235 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 79,410 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front. (4.4.3 (a))

Front tyres wearing low and started to crack.

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Rear tyres wearing low and started to crack.

Under trays fitted on.

Fail 12 Oct 2021 79,396 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front. (4.4.3 (a))

Front tyres wearing low and started to crack.

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Rear tyres wearing low and started to crack.

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 13 Oct 2020 76,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 76,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 72,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 72,856 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 68,168 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2018 68,168 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2017 64,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 60,660 miles

Nearside Front suspension camber arm bush deteriorated

Nearside Front suspension castor arm bush deteriorated

Offside Front suspension camber arm bush deteriorated

Offside Front suspension castor arm bush deteriorated

exhaust back box casing corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2015 59,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 57,277 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 55,633 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)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 55,633 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 20 Oct 2012 51,737 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 48,701 miles

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

Offside parking brake low efficiency 65% imbalance

V-belt worn/cracking

Fail 22 Oct 2011 48,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

V-belt worn/cracking

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

Offside parking brake low efficiency 65% imbalance

Pass 23 Oct 2010 45,445 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 40,490 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 32,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 32,930 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 25,314 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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FG54 DVA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FG54 DVA, 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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FG54 DVA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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