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FY54 EPP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

148,938 mi
Last recorded148,938 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 EPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 148,938 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 148,866 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 144,285 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 139,965 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 134,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Fail 12 Oct 2018 134,462 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 10 Oct 2017 127,972 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel foot pedal (3.1.6b)

Rear handbrake effort just passed requires attention

n/s and o/s headlight lens deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2016 123,810 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

n/s/f & o/s/f door check strap mount slight damage but not affecting full operation of doors

Fail 12 Oct 2016 123,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

n/s/f & o/s/f door check strap mount slight damage but not affecting full operation of doors

Pass 12 Oct 2015 120,666 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear near tank (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

emmisions not checked due to oil leak and engine fault warning light illuminated

engine bay oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2015 120,602 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear near tank (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

emmisions not checked due to oil leak and engine fault warning light illuminated

engine bay oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 116,722 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 116,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 112,897 miles

Engine light on

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 112,895 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine light on

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 100,992 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 92,279 miles

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

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 6 Nov 2010 80,050 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 68,558 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 56,512 miles

offside rear tyre tread 2mm ( legal limit 1.6mm )

Fail 1 Nov 2008 55,943 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread 2mm ( legal limit 1.6mm )

Pass 7 Nov 2007 46,133 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2007 46,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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 EPP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EPP, 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 EPP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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