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FP54 VWB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

104,152 mi
Last recorded104,152 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 104,152 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 92,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Not fully visible to see how thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 92,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Not fully visible to see how thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 82,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms front bushes very slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 71,788 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 71,364 miles

Exhaust system insecure two mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 60,967 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 60,967 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 53,923 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 53,886 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 47,918 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 34,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 25,809 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 23,414 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 22,422 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 21,521 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 20,680 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 19,585 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 18,413 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 17,272 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 17,272 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 15,335 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 13,824 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 11,776 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 VWB 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 79.2%.

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 VWB, 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 VWB registered?

FP54 VWB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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