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FV54 BLZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

151,563 mi
Last recorded151,563 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 151,563 miles

Rear suspension corroded.

Fail 2 Dec 2022 151,479 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension corroded.

Pass 9 Dec 2021 143,761 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 143,758 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 133,789 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 133,591 miles

Nearside Rear Body has an unsafe modification (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 124,537 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 115,184 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 110,083 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 110,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 102,039 miles

o/s front brake disc corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2016 102,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front exhaust system insecure

o/s front brake disc corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2015 93,715 miles

nsf tyre low on outer edge

rear of both front to rear brake pipes corroded ....been greased

Pass 11 Dec 2014 86,715 miles

exhaust back box heavily corroded

suspect front brake pads low

suspect rear brake pads low

Fail 10 Dec 2014 86,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box heavily corroded

suspect front brake pads low

suspect rear brake pads low

Pass 17 Dec 2013 78,614 miles

both rear tyres becoming low on tread

oil leak under engine on guard

os door mirror loose

rear brake pads becoming low

rear of both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2012 71,234 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 64,453 miles

rear tyres 1.6-2mm

Pass 22 Nov 2010 58,774 miles

suspect osf track rod end fitted wrong

Pass 25 Nov 2009 50,770 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 50,770 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 39,885 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 28,453 miles

Offside Front 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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FV54 BLZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FV54 BLZ, 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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FV54 BLZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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