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FY54 UYT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

181,293 mi
Last recorded181,293 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 181,293 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 158,794 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 133,088 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 133,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 117,301 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 117,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 102,847 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 90,637 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 74,707 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 61,733 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 61,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 48,815 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 44,008 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 34,497 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 UYT 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 78.6%.

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 UYT, 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 UYT registered?

FY54 UYT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2004.

Is FY54 UYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY54 UYT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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