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FY54 RYN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,420 mi
Last recorded158,420 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 RYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 158,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front arm (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 158,346 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear flexiable brake hose slighty twisted

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 152,826 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 144,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR brake slightly sticking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2014 144,752 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR brake slightly sticking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 140,459 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

middle exhaust mount broken

Pass 24 Oct 2012 135,806 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 130,327 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 126,017 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear chassis corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2010 125,920 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear chassis corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2009 109,547 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 92,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 92,848 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 75,441 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 RYN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RYN, 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 RYN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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