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FY54 EOB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,036 mi
Last recorded127,036 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 EOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 127,036 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2020 121,883 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 117,636 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded and rear mounting broken

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT, DEVOID OF TREAD AT OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 112,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 106,941 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 106,940 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 100,086 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

child seat fitted

undwetrays fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2016 100,086 miles

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

child seat fitted

undwetrays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 90,314 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 90,314 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 82,312 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2014 82,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 82,176 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 80,203 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 72,224 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 58,941 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 54,005 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 36,227 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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FY54 EOB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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