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FP54 VVE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,848 mi
Last recorded152,848 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 152,848 miles

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both Side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Side (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 148,188 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 148,188 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 144,613 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 144,613 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 143,110 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 140,418 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 206,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Dec 2018 182,712 miles

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Dec 2018 182,712 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))

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Dec 2017 98,375 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 98,374 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 94,213 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 88,092 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 88,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 79,130 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 71,169 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 63,032 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 56,366 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Nov 2010 51,046 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 44,648 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 44,497 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 37,293 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 26,182 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 VVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VVE, 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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FP54 VVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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