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FP54 HVF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

183,176 mi
Last recorded183,176 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 HVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 183,176 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 179,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 174,128 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2016 174,093 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear brake binding both side (3.7.B.1)

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2015 163,469 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 152,585 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 138,786 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 138,738 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 126,483 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 126,441 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s front tyre wearing inner edge

o/s rear tyre wearing in middle of tread

Pass 26 Nov 2011 109,069 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 89,206 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 89,206 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 69,850 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 69,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 48,781 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 30,597 miles

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

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 HVF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 HVF, 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 HVF registered?

FP54 HVF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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