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MA54 XLP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,447 mi
Last recorded121,447 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 XLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 121,447 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Damp (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust box blowing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 121,268 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Door mirror (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Damp (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust box blowing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 113,651 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

wind screen has a small chip

Fail 29 Aug 2020 113,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

wind screen has a small chip

Pass 31 Aug 2019 107,382 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 101,572 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 94,657 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes slight bind when rotated by hand after hand brake been applied

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread starting (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 88,203 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 88,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 80,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2014 80,155 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2013 75,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 75,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 70,623 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 65,411 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 60,507 miles

1,Small cracks in both rear tyre treads & both tyres wearing at inner edges.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 56,870 miles

1,Small cracks in both rear tyre treads.

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 50,448 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 41,634 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 XLP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 XLP, 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 XLP registered?

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

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