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FP54 MDN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,719 mi
Last recorded122,719 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 MDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 122,719 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 117,710 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 114,030 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 111,514 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 104,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 96,280 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 96,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 87,566 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 79,264 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Sep 2014 71,300 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 64,009 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

strong smell of diesel under bonnet but unable to see fully due to engine covers being fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2012 56,467 miles

unable to see front brake pads fully

Pass 5 Sep 2011 48,562 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 37,297 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 37,297 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 28,801 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 17,716 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 15,966 miles

front tyres very slight cracking

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 MDN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FP54 MDN, 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 MDN registered?

FP54 MDN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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The MOT history for FP54 MDN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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