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FN54 MFV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,938 mi
Last recorded95,938 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 95,938 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2018 75,242 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 75,229 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 71,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre Outer Wall Shows Damage

Fail 19 Oct 2017 71,268 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre Outer Wall Shows Damage

Pass 19 Oct 2016 66,800 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 63,861 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 59,518 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 59,518 miles

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

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

child seats fitted to o/s and n/s rear unable to carry out full inspection of seat belts

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Oct 2013 57,395 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 57,395 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine light on

Pass 2 Oct 2012 54,881 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 54,881 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outter edge wearing smooth

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 50,545 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 44,099 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 1 Sep 2009 37,299 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 3 Sep 2008 31,986 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 31,986 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre getting close to limit

offside rear tyre getting close to limit

Pass 10 Sep 2007 26,046 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts in sidewall

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

offside front tyre has nail in tread

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 MFV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MFV, 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 MFV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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