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FY54 RYC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,679 mi
Last recorded175,679 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 175,679 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2016 168,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 94,984 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 162,122 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 151,780 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 151,757 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

gear box oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2012 85,678 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 141,638 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 133,115 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 133,115 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

slight lift in both front, lower arm ball joints.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 109,207 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 109,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 91,825 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 91,825 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 82,759 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 73,556 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 73,556 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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 RYC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RYC, 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 RYC registered?

FY54 RYC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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