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FP54 VWD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,190 mi
Last recorded172,190 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 VWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 172,190 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 172,188 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 164,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 154,841 miles

rear reg plate start to delaminate airbag warning light on BOTH REAR TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT APRX 1.8 MM ADVISE CHANGE

Pass 17 Feb 2012 147,259 miles

airbag warning light on = glow plug warning light on = both front and rear reg plates start to de-laminate = slight side wall damage n/s/f tyre

Fail 17 Feb 2012 147,259 miles

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

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

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

airbag warning light on = glow plug warning light on = both front and rear reg plates start to de-laminate = slight side wall damage n/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2011 131,530 miles

front and rear reg plates start to de-laminate slight play both front wheel bearings n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 12 Aug 2011 131,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

front and rear reg plates start to de-laminate slight play both front wheel bearings n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Feb 2011 115,730 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 101,135 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 90,569 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 90,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 72,649 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 47,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 57,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 57,191 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 42,404 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 42,404 miles

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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FP54 VWD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VWD, 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 VWD registered?

FP54 VWD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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