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FY54 EOM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,051 mi
Last recorded96,051 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 96,051 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper some damage but secure

Rear silencer rusty

Fail 1 Nov 2021 96,045 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle hatch (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper some damage but secure

Rear silencer rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2020 93,170 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 93,094 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 93,092 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 83,748 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 83,741 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed arm bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 81,829 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 76,570 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 72,400 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 69,799 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 65,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside parking brake performance low

offside rear tyre worn low on edges + inner edge lots off small deep cracks - BORDERLINE PASS

Pass 30 Mar 2013 61,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing low outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2011 56,176 miles

offside front tyre worn low outer edge + cut on outer side wall

Fail 11 Oct 2011 56,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn low outer edge + cut on outer side wall

Pass 15 Oct 2010 52,928 miles

front numberplate damaged

front wipers starting to smear windscreen

Pass 2 Oct 2009 47,855 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 44,746 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 44,576 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 32,605 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 EOM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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