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MF54 FBB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

136,811 mi
Last recorded136,811 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 FBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 136,811 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 132,086 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on or near wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2024 126,300 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside& nearside front upper & lower ,all deteriorated to legal limit recommend early replacement (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 120,539 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside & nearside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrule onto caliper also becoming rusty (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2022 114,034 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 107,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward [chalk marked] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 104,057 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 99,467 miles

both rear tyres nearing wear bars 205/55zr16

Pass 26 Jun 2018 95,299 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 90,087 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 90,046 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 86,134 miles

2x child seats fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2015 82,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre touching wear bars 205/55r16 91v

Pass 13 Jun 2014 78,427 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 74,794 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 71,532 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 65,963 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 65,963 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 57,855 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 48,827 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 38,738 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 28,460 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 28,450 miles

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

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

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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MF54 FBB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MF54 FBB, 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 MF54 FBB registered?

MF54 FBB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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