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FP54 MYA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

59,405 mi
Last recorded59,405 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 MYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 59,405 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 59,391 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 50,497 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 49,828 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 49,827 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 49,121 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen in zone A less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 48,109 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 48,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 45,975 miles

Indicator switch faulty when right turn is selected (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 45,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty when right turn is selected (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 44,084 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 44,084 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 41,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 38,270 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 34,272 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 29,640 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 29,640 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 27,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2011 23,343 miles

N/S/F Torque Ball Joint Boot Split (no play in joint)

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

Oil Leak (dripping Off Under Tray)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 20,531 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Oct 2009 15,906 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Sep 2008 12,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 12,765 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 9,288 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 MYA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MYA, 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 MYA registered?

FP54 MYA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 2004.

Is FP54 MYA safe to buy?

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