MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,563 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear suspension corroded.
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.
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Body has an unsafe modification (6.2.1 (d) (i))
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
o/s front brake disc corroded
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
nsf tyre low on outer edge
rear of both front to rear brake pipes corroded ....been greased
exhaust back box heavily corroded
suspect front brake pads low
suspect rear brake pads low
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
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
rear tyres 1.6-2mm
suspect osf track rod end fitted wrong
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was FV54 BLZ registered?
FV54 BLZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2004.
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