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FY54 RXA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

195,138 mi
Last recorded195,138 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 RXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 195,138 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 192,927 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 191,003 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 190,932 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 185,591 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 185,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 179,660 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 172,699 miles

n/s/f foglight lense cracked crack in zone a in black baad o/s suspension limet link broken both rear tyres close to 2mm wear bars

Fail 30 Oct 2012 172,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f foglight lense cracked crack in zone a in black baad o/s suspension limet link broken both rear tyres close to 2mm wear bars

Pass 12 Oct 2011 45,775 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 151,587 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Oct 2009 139,992 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 139,990 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 126,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

under body plastic covers fitted front to rear

Pass 26 Oct 2007 106,596 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 RXA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RXA, 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 RXA registered?

FY54 RXA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is FY54 RXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY54 RXA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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