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FP54 VVZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,826 mi
Last recorded86,826 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 86,826 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 86,781 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 82,833 miles

Offside rear tyre has had the size removed from the sidewalls

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 78,395 miles

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

drivers door check strap missing

Fail 12 Aug 2015 78,395 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

drivers door check strap missing

Pass 5 Aug 2014 68,291 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 59,713 miles

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 7 Aug 2012 53,396 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 46,416 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 37,637 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 28,807 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 21,358 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 15,247 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 VVZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VVZ, 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 VVZ registered?

FP54 VVZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 2004.

Is FP54 VVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP54 VVZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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