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FV53 VHF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,813 mi
Last recorded77,813 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 VHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 77,813 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Underbody corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2021 76,564 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear underbody corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2020 75,634 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front wheels slightly stiff in rotation

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Underbody corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2020 75,634 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front wheels slightly stiff in rotation

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Underbody corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2019 73,701 miles

Offside Front View side mirror crack

Offside Front Wheel slight grabbing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 71,177 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 68,496 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 68,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 65,194 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 65,194 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 63,928 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 62,926 miles

OSF wheel have slight paly

Pass 29 Mar 2013 61,913 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 60,419 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 60,419 miles

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 55,656 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 55,656 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 47,170 miles

damage to front number plate

Fail 19 Jan 2010 46,977 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

damage to front number plate

Pass 15 Jan 2009 37,478 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 29,651 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 20,235 miles

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

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 VHF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 VHF, 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 VHF registered?

FV53 VHF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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