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FY54 EOP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

118,846 mi
Last recorded118,846 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 EOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 118,846 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays- obscuring view of some components

Fail 21 Jan 2026 118,846 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

undertrays- obscuring view of some components

Pass 27 Jan 2025 112,303 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 22 Jan 2025 112,303 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 25 Jan 2024 104,392 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 18 Jan 2023 97,316 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides in places corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 90,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 5 Jan 2021 83,796 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 83,791 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump area at front of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both sides (5.2.3 (l))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear scrapping noise on rotation ,possibly backing plate

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 80,238 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 14 Jan 2020 80,234 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 15 Jan 2019 73,601 miles

ESP service showing in display but no warning lamp illuminated.

under shields fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Jan 2019 73,601 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ESP service showing in display but no warning lamp illuminated.

under shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jan 2018 66,539 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 59,290 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 51,899 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 45,718 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 40,561 miles

engine light on

Fail 21 Jan 2014 40,561 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 25 Jan 2013 34,789 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 28,652 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 18,440 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 9,060 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 9,059 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2008 8,611 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 8,294 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 8,294 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 EOP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EOP, 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 EOP registered?

FY54 EOP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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