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FY54 OCO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

63,029 mi
Last recorded63,029 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 63,029 miles

Rear brake discs slightly distorted

brake foot pedal sinks slightly

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Offside headlamp cloudy

Pass 11 Oct 2018 57,957 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of the vehicle is rusty in places

exhaust centre bracket broken

Pass 4 Oct 2017 52,569 miles

Offside Front headlamp cloudy

exhaust bracket at rear of exhaust missing but exhaust still secure

exhaust middle exhaust joint corroded and bolt loose

Fail 3 Oct 2017 52,569 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front both tyres running very close to front suspension struts, possible incorrect tyre size at front. rectification work/alteration required

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perishing also (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front headlamp cloudy

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

exhaust bracket at rear of exhaust missing but exhaust still secure

exhaust middle exhaust joint corroded and bolt loose

Pass 28 Oct 2016 49,699 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 49,688 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front has been run flat.

Pass 26 Jan 2016 48,218 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 48,175 miles

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

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

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 44,281 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 44,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 39,994 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 24 Jan 2013 34,835 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 30,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 25,161 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 20,686 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 20,682 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 16,535 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 16,524 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 11,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front of car has rta dammage

Pass 26 Nov 2007 11,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

front of car has rta dammage

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 OCO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OCO, 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 OCO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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