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FP54 AYX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,958 mi
Last recorded145,958 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 AYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 145,958 miles

all brake pipes slightly coroded

Pass 30 Sep 2017 136,583 miles

3rd brake light not working

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 136,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement h/brake? noisey when applied (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 133,143 miles

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

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

exhaust mount broken

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2016 133,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

exhaust mount broken

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2015 125,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 117,814 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 111,849 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 111,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 105,386 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 105,385 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 100,378 miles

front brake pads worn low

screw / puncture in o/s front tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2011 100,372 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn low

screw / puncture in o/s front tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2010 95,746 miles

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

front and rear discs worn

Fail 13 Aug 2010 95,744 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front and rear discs worn

Fail 2 Oct 2009 87,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 87,551 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 81,686 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 66,079 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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FP54 AYX 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 63.2%.

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 FP54 AYX, 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 FP54 AYX registered?

FP54 AYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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