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FY54 OVR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

51,503 mi
Last recorded51,503 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 OVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 51,503 miles

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

heavy underbody parts corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2024 45,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded, some heavily (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 45,256 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective affected beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective affected beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering wheel rim loose steering wheel cover loose and slipping - removed to test (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded, some heavily (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 41,852 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides starting to affect beam pattern and intensity (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 41,581 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides starting to affect beam pattern and intensity (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 35,581 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 34,948 miles

Undertrays and sill covers fitted at time of test not allowing visual inspection of undercarriage

Fail 6 Oct 2021 34,939 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Undertrays and sill covers fitted at time of test not allowing visual inspection of undercarriage

Pass 7 Oct 2020 33,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 33,095 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 33,081 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 31,791 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 30,588 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 27,198 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s ageing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 27,198 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s ageing (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe to box (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 23,165 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Both rear coil springs heavily corroded

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured

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

O/s/f wing mirror glass deteriorated

Slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint. (Closest to rear of vehicle)

Strong advise. Both rear tyres nearing legal limit (Just above 1.6mm)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 20,538 miles

Both front tyres perished

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2014 20,538 miles

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

Both front tyres perished

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 18,476 miles

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

Light cracks appearing in tread of all tyres

Pass 1 Oct 2012 15,717 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 13,113 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 11,510 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 10,112 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 10,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 8,530 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 5,952 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 OVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OVR, 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 OVR registered?

FY54 OVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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