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FG54 EAC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

173,522 mi
Last recorded173,522 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 EAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 173,522 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 151,901 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 151,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm feathered on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm feathered on inner and outer edges - nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 136,209 miles

Centre Front under tray fitted not allowing full inspection.

Centre Rear brake pipe slightly corrided

oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2015 136,209 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint back arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Front under tray fitted not allowing full inspection.

Centre Rear brake pipe slightly corrided

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 120,173 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 100,478 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 89,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 89,759 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 76,882 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 61,259 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 27,420 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 21,144 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 26,765 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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 EAC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FG54 EAC, 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 FG54 EAC registered?

FG54 EAC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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The MOT history for FG54 EAC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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