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FN54 ONP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

41,919 mi
Last recorded41,919 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 ONP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 41,919 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 40,788 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 40,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CONTROL ARM BOOT SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPRING LINK BOOT SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 40,071 miles

Nearside Front SLIGHT CRACK ON OUTER ALLOY LIP

Pass 2 Nov 2022 38,711 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 37,624 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 37,612 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 36,988 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 33,044 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 32,863 miles

Nearside Front Outer Electrical wiring inadequately secured mudguard missing wiring exposed (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Mudguard insecure ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 32,288 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 31,122 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 30,407 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 29,356 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 29,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2013 27,943 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 26,747 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2012 26,747 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2011 24,179 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 21,076 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 18,458 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 15,583 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 12,760 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 ONP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FN54 ONP, 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 FN54 ONP registered?

FN54 ONP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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The MOT history for FN54 ONP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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