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FY54 RXB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,898 mi
Last recorded171,898 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 RXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 171,898 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 150,191 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 147,163 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 140,358 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 139,619 miles

front brake discs minor corrosion

Fail 19 Oct 2017 139,618 miles

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

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake discs minor corrosion

r.n.s brake low effort - handbrake is binding both sides

rear brake discs corroded, fluctuating + pads worn low

Pass 10 Oct 2016 138,387 miles

'Catching' noise from both rear brakes when rotated

1 high level brake light bulb inop

Both rear coil springs heavily corroded

Both rear indicators discoloured (offside worse)

Both rear tyres worn on both edges (nearside worse)

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Slight play in offside front rear ball joint

Small stonechip in windscreen

Fail 6 Oct 2016 138,387 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

'Catching' noise from both rear brakes when rotated

1 high level brake light bulb inop

Both rear coil springs heavily corroded

Both rear indicators discoloured (offside worse)

Both rear tyres worn on both edges (nearside worse)

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Slight play in offside front rear ball joint

Small stonechip in windscreen

Pass 15 Oct 2015 137,570 miles

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)

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in offside inner track rod end

Fail 14 Oct 2015 163,231 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in offside inner track rod end

Pass 6 Oct 2014 134,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 122,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust system rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2012 106,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 89,964 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 89,922 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 82,930 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 82,929 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 68,712 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 53,518 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 41,001 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 RXB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY54 RXB registered?

FY54 RXB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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