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FL54 OGD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,613 mi
Last recorded164,613 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 OGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 164,613 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 158,588 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)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 158,588 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 150,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 142,111 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 130,460 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 118,388 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 101,503 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 86,317 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 70,755 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 70,755 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 68,767 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 57,808 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 47,316 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 9 Oct 2008 47,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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 Sep 2007 38,813 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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FL54 OGD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FL54 OGD, 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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FL54 OGD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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