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FV53 URU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,927 mi
Last recorded173,927 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 URU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2020 173,927 miles

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Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 167,222 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 167,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords second hand tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 167,207 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 145,952 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 132,469 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 130,357 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 130,334 miles

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

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1n)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 127,979 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rack arm has slight play

Fail 4 Mar 2015 127,977 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rack arm has slight play

Pass 13 Jan 2014 125,606 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 125,599 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 122,889 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 120,347 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 118,509 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 117,184 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 117,038 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 114,120 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 109,552 miles

Offside washer inoperative

Pass 12 Dec 2006 85,558 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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FV53 URU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FV53 URU, 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 FV53 URU registered?

FV53 URU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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