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FP54 FDL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,056 mi
Last recorded95,056 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 95,056 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Underbody components corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2018 84,087 miles

EML light is on

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 84,080 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

EML light is on

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 82,732 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 81,275 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 76,695 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 64,320 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 64,320 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 54,945 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 54,944 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 51,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2012 51,625 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 46,539 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 18 Oct 2011 46,536 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2010 38,567 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 30,547 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 24,829 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 18,951 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 18,951 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 18,921 miles

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

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

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 FDL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FDL, 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 FDL registered?

FP54 FDL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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