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FV53 VGU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,547 mi
Last recorded166,547 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 VGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 166,547 miles

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

brake pad wear indicator illuminated

engine malfunction light on

Fail 9 Feb 2022 166,486 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake pad wear indicator illuminated

engine malfunction light on

Pass 11 Feb 2021 159,921 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 159,919 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 152,862 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 152,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2019 144,271 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 136,012 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplinks both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 129,544 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 125,991 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 119,871 miles

handbrake cables stiff.

Fail 26 Jan 2015 119,871 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

handbrake cables stiff.

Pass 4 Feb 2014 113,196 miles

rear pads worn

Pass 14 Jan 2013 106,564 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 106,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 100,011 miles

exhaust clamp cracked

front to rear pipes

rear anti roll bar bushes poor

Pass 21 Jan 2011 90,160 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 82,049 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Jan 2009 67,925 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 58,708 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 58,708 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2007 47,813 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 VGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FV53 VGU, 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 VGU registered?

FV53 VGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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