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FX54 ODC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

169,993 mi
Last recorded169,993 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 ODC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 169,993 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 150,424 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 150,357 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 134,807 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 134,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2019 129,862 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

both rear lower suspension arms have covers fitted, unable to fully check

both rear upper front and rear lower front suspension arms rusted/starting to corrode

vehicle underbody has covers fitted, unable to fully check

Pass 25 Jul 2018 123,683 miles

both front brake flexi pipes perishing

osr and nsr lower and upper front suspension arms rusted/starting to corrode

vehicle underbody has covers fitted, unable to fully check

Pass 27 Jul 2017 118,080 miles

both rear lower front suspension arms rusted

both rear upper front suspension arms rusted

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Aug 2016 110,772 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Slight play in rear anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 3 Aug 2015 100,951 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 95,147 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 2 Aug 2013 89,513 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 85,235 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 85,235 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 85,212 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2011 77,605 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 77,602 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 70,184 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 70,183 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 62,192 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 22,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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FX54 ODC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FX54 ODC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX54 ODC registered?

FX54 ODC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is FX54 ODC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX54 ODC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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