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FY54 DME

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,250 mi
Last recorded119,250 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 DME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 119,250 miles

Coil spring corroded NSR - OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR - OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 115,997 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 113,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush's deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 110,212 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 110,210 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 107,593 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 107,073 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle LOW EFFORT (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened DISC FACE HEAVILY CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MEETS MIN REQUIREMENTS, ADVISE FURTHER INSPECTION.

Pass 24 May 2016 102,139 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 89,602 miles

EML ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2015 89,601 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

EML ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 84,042 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 78,511 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 73,244 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 73,240 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 68,735 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 62,643 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 62,635 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 54,141 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 44,346 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 44,337 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 34,408 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 34,408 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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FY54 DME is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 FY54 DME, 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 FY54 DME registered?

FY54 DME is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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