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FY54 ETV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,172 mi
Last recorded73,172 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 73,172 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 72,828 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 70,621 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 70,621 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 63,321 miles

Engine management light staying on

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

nearside front wheel arch cover has slight damage

Pass 29 Jun 2015 55,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 53,502 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 51,922 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 49,946 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 48,583 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 44,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2008 40,460 miles

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 16 Aug 2007 31,765 miles

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

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 ETV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ETV, 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 ETV registered?

FY54 ETV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 October 2004.

Is FY54 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY54 ETV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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