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FY54 UYR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

139,556 mi
Last recorded139,556 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 UYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 139,556 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 139,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 134,792 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 134,792 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 129,375 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 129,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 119,254 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 119,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2021 110,146 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 110,143 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 96,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 83,251 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 83,175 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 72,154 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 63,137 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 63,137 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 49,293 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 33,665 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 24,014 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 21,818 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 20,020 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 16,914 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 14,425 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 11,457 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 8,056 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 6,153 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 UYR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 UYR, 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 UYR registered?

FY54 UYR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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