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FL54 VWK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

87,128 mi
Last recorded87,128 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 VWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 87,128 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort and may require adjustment

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear parking brake low effort and may require adjustment

Fail 4 Mar 2022 87,128 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort and may require adjustment

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear parking brake low effort and may require adjustment

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 86,140 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake only just met performance requirements

Fail 19 Feb 2021 86,140 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

handbrake only just met performance requirements

Pass 29 Jul 2019 84,633 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 82,478 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 79,188 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 79,188 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 77,015 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 77,015 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 74,420 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 72,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 72,514 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 70,398 miles

slight damage to front reg plate

small chip in drivers view of windscreen

Pass 17 Jul 2012 67,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 67,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 60,455 miles

N/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Jul 2010 52,324 miles

O/s/f lower arm rear bush worn/splitting - ball joint gaiter split also

Fail 22 Jul 2010 52,324 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/s/f lower arm rear bush worn/splitting - ball joint gaiter split also

Pass 8 Jul 2009 43,429 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jul 2008 34,602 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 34,601 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 25,203 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 VWK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This 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 FL54 VWK, 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 FL54 VWK registered?

FL54 VWK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2004.

Is FL54 VWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL54 VWK shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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