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FP54 FDK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

129,872 mi
Last recorded129,872 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 129,872 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2026 129,870 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 126,972 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 126,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 126,020 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 126,017 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 124,085 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 124,082 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 122,146 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 120,268 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 120,265 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 116,935 miles

Front VEHICLE PRESENTED IN A DIRTY STATE,

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and Outer, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake pedal not returning fully to take light off

Rear Auto gearbox has a leak,

Rear The old brake pipes are still on the car,need removing and new pipes clipping into position ,

Fail 10 Sep 2020 116,747 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected Hand brake foot pedal sticking on, (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front VEHICLE PRESENTED IN A DIRTY STATE,

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and Outer, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Auto gearbox has a leak,

Rear The old brake pipes are still on the car,need removing and new pipes clipping into position ,

Pass 10 Sep 2019 111,979 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 111,978 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 106,424 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 106,423 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 102,859 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Exhaust rear heat shield loose

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 98,321 miles

Head lamps slightly misted

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wipers slightly worn

Pass 18 Sep 2015 93,245 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 93,245 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 88,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 77,919 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 77,918 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 67,782 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 67,781 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 58,103 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 45,895 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 34,903 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 29,898 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 FDK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 FDK, 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 FDK registered?

FP54 FDK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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