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FY54 EMK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

148,544 mi
Last recorded148,544 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 EMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 148,544 miles

Nearside Front Hub back plate loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 148,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Bush movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hub back plate loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 140,267 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 140,267 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 132,182 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 132,171 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 121,322 miles

vehicle underside slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2018 112,374 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 105,118 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 105,057 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 93,474 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 81,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 66,679 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 57,191 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 48,575 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r not able to check adult seat belt fully

child seat fitted to o/s/r not able to check adult seat belt fully

Pass 1 Jun 2010 35,244 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 30,670 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 24,798 miles

front discs starting to corrode

Pass 27 Jul 2007 19,452 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)

Offside Rear 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 EMK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FY54 EMK, 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 EMK registered?

FY54 EMK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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