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FV54 RHE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,579 mi
Last recorded140,579 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 RHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 140,579 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 136,504 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 136,503 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 133,382 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 133,382 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 131,380 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 131,380 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 127,251 miles

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 10 Feb 2012 109,422 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 109,411 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 93,168 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN SLIGHTLY ON EDGES

OFFSIDE AND NERSIDE REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO WEAR BAND INDICATORS

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

UNABLE TO CLEARLY SEE REAR BRAKE PADS

UNDERTRAYS FITTED TO VEHICLE UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

Pass 1 Mar 2011 93,168 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN SLIGHTLY ON EDGES

OFFSIDE AND NERSIDE REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO WEAR BAND INDICATORS

UNABLE TO CLEARLY SEE REAR BRAKE PADS

UNDERTRAYS FITTED TO VEHICLE UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

Pass 18 Feb 2010 74,829 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 55,496 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 52,949 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 40,095 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 RHE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RHE, 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 RHE registered?

FV54 RHE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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