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FY54 EVD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

128,456 mi
Last recorded128,456 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 EVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 128,456 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2023 128,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2022 127,799 miles

All shock absorbers corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to under body & rear subframe

front tyres wearing on edges

rear coil springs corroded

stone chip to windscreen

Fail 23 Aug 2022 127,797 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All shock absorbers corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to under body & rear subframe

front tyres wearing on edges

rear coil springs corroded

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 23 Aug 2021 126,978 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 124,699 miles

corrosion to exhaust and underbody

gear oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear number plate faded

slight binding to offside front wheel

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Sep 2019 122,816 miles

exhaust sections corroded

front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

gearbox sump pan corroded and damp

slight binding to offside front wheel

Pass 12 Sep 2018 118,457 miles

exhaust sections corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 7 Sep 2018 118,457 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust sections corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn on inner surface

nearside front suspension arm ball joint rubber boot deteriorated

offside front antiroll bar link arm , upper rubber boot deteriorated

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Sep 2017 113,319 miles

corrosion to exhaust system and underbody

slight corrosion and wear to front brake discs on inner surface

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 1 Sep 2017 113,079 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to exhaust system and underbody

slight corrosion and wear to front brake discs on inner surface

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Sep 2016 107,545 miles

both front headlamp aims poor (lenses faded)

light corrosion to both front brake pipes

light corrosion to underbody and front shock absorbers

rear number plate faded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 101,014 miles

both front brake disc back plates corroded

exhaust centre and rear sections corroded,with minor leak on rear silencer

light corrosion to both front outer brake pipes

light corrosion to inner side on front brake discs

rear chassis areas corroded

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 2 Sep 2014 95,031 miles

exhaust sections corroded

parking brake effort slightly low on nearside rear

rear tyres low (2.3 -2.8mm)

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 2 Sep 2014 90,194 miles

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

exhaust sections corroded

parking brake effort slightly low on nearside rear

rear tyres low (2.3 -2.8mm)

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Sep 2013 80,529 miles

chip in windscreen

exhaust sections corroded

roational noise from offside rear wheel

Fail 13 Sep 2013 80,529 miles

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

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

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

exhaust sections corroded

chip in windscreen

roational noise from offside rear wheel

Pass 5 Sep 2012 75,669 miles

chip in nearside of windscreen

exhaust sections corroded

front brake discs worn

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2011 66,646 miles

exhaust centre section mounting corroded

front brake discs worn

light corrosion to both rear outer brake pipes

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear outer brake pad low

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 6 Sep 2011 61,607 miles

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

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

exhaust centre section mounting corroded

front brake discs worn

light corrosion to both rear outer brake pipes

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear outer brake pad low

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 8 Sep 2010 56,313 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust mounting corroded

front brake discs worn (lipped)

light corrosion to rear axle brake pipes

plastic trims on sills

under-trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2010 56,313 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

centre exhaust mounting corroded

front brake discs worn (lipped)

light corrosion to rear axle brake pipes

plastic trims on sills

under-trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2009 48,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 48,262 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 36,761 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 23,590 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 EVD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EVD, 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 EVD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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