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FY54 ESF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

154,408 mi
Last recorded154,408 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 ESF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 154,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 148,946 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 142,822 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 135,518 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 128,704 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 120,603 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 116,723 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 116,723 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 114,665 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 112,927 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 110,447 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 107,656 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 104,455 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 100,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 95,044 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 71,720 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 71,720 miles

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

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 ESF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 ESF, 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 ESF registered?

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

Is FY54 ESF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY54 ESF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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