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FV54 CDZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,330 mi
Last recorded67,330 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 CDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 67,330 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides on rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 67,330 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides on rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 52,589 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 52,564 miles

Nearside Front Upper headlamp bracket starting to crack

Nearside Front bumper damaged and wing no sharp edges

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective middle mounting rusted through (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 52,546 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper headlamp bracket starting to crack

Nearside Front bumper damaged and wing no sharp edges

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective middle mounting rusted through (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 52,099 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

centre brake light cracked

outer side wall of nearside front tyre in poor condition

Fail 26 Oct 2018 52,099 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

centre brake light cracked

outer side wall of nearside front tyre in poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2017 51,235 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 50,460 miles

Nearside Front bumpers slightly rough damage

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 49,897 miles

Centre/rear exhaust mounting broken

Corrosion on all brake pipes

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 49,897 miles

Centre/rear exhaust mounting broken

Corrosion on all brake pipes

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 47,878 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 45,598 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 43,075 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 40,018 miles

long travel on parking brake lever

n/s/f tyre poor condition on outer wall & heavily worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Oct 2010 35,580 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 29,560 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 29,555 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 23,281 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 23,281 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 18,239 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 CDZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CDZ, 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 CDZ registered?

FV54 CDZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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