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FY54 EVX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,624 mi
Last recorded95,624 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2012 95,624 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 95,624 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 84,326 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 69,337 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 69,337 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 68,822 miles

Both rear tyres @ the minium legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 17 Nov 2009 68,822 miles

Both rear tyres @ the minium legal limit of 1.6mm

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 59,984 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 59,947 miles

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 48,675 miles

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

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

o/s rackend slight play

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 EVX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EVX, 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 EVX registered?

FY54 EVX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 2004.

Is FY54 EVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY54 EVX shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY54 EVX have outstanding finance?

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