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MA54 VYO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,733 mi
Last recorded134,733 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 VYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 134,733 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 133,664 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 130,414 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 130,408 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) free play detected in steering rack at the road wheels (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 122,547 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 122,547 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 110,768 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 110,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 109,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Dec 2016 103,328 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 97,356 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 91,418 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 85,420 miles

Oil leak

cut to offside front tyre outer sidewall

different size tyres front to rear

exhaust bracket broken at rear

Fail 14 Nov 2013 85,420 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

cut to offside front tyre outer sidewall

different size tyres front to rear

exhaust bracket broken at rear

Pass 17 Dec 2012 77,187 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 68,372 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 59,233 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 49,870 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 39,651 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 35,816 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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MA54 VYO 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 80%.

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 MA54 VYO, 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 MA54 VYO registered?

MA54 VYO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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