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FN54 DZW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

152,745 mi
Last recorded152,745 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 DZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2026 152,745 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Sill slightly corroded and holed

Pass 5 Mar 2025 150,368 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 150,368 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 148,421 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 145,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 142,269 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 138,010 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 133,898 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 122,501 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 111,729 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 106,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill to wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill to wheel arch inner (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion rear of is corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 106,488 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill to wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill to wheel arch inner (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion rear of is corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 93,210 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip missing from cover boot ,corrosion away (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear tyre inner and outer edges bald

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion corrosion on both rear inner sills , gen corrosion on under side of back of car (6.1.B.2)

Rear number plate looses

Fail 26 Aug 2016 93,210 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle Identification Number incomplete door sticker damage (6.3.5a)

Front wipers not tested due too no water from washer jets

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip missing from cover boot ,corrosion away (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear tyre inner and outer edges bald

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion corrosion on both rear inner sills , gen corrosion on under side of back of car (6.1.B.2)

Rear number plate looses

Pass 11 Sep 2015 81,980 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 81,980 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 70,260 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 70,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 58,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mount corroded away ..

Fail 3 Oct 2013 58,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mount corroded away ..

Pass 1 Oct 2012 49,617 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2012 49,617 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 36,588 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 36,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 24,177 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 21,850 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 21,830 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 18,240 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 14,792 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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FN54 DZW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 FN54 DZW, 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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FN54 DZW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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