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FV54 BAU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,205 mi
Last recorded115,205 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 BAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 115,205 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothside rear ,should replace. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner face worn very thin ,should replace. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also coil spring . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothside front outer shouldesr and worn thin. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2021 112,108 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 110,395 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 107,826 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 105,720 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 103,856 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 101,757 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 101,756 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 98,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wish bone rear bushes has slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 90,834 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracking

Pass 21 Nov 2013 84,030 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 78,348 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 78,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 70,286 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 63,376 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 55,608 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 55,608 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 46,636 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 37,553 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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FV54 BAU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FV54 BAU, 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 FV54 BAU registered?

FV54 BAU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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