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FH54 FKZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,203 mi
Last recorded133,203 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 FKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 133,203 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective SPARE TYRE FLAT. ()

Pass 27 Sep 2017 126,014 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rearmost (2.5.B.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 126,014 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rearmost (2.5.B.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 120,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

steering knuckle has slight play

under tray damaged and insecure

Fail 28 Sep 2016 120,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

steering knuckle has slight play

under tray damaged and insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2015 114,625 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 107,328 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 100,098 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 95,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 93,839 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 93,835 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 90,217 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 75,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 75,187 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 57,890 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 49,258 miles

engine top cover fitted.

engine under cover fitted.

sill covers fitted.

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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FH54 FKZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH54 FKZ, 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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FH54 FKZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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