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MF54 MVU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

215,169 mi
Last recorded215,169 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 MVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 215,169 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 123,476 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 120,468 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 120,467 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 117,345 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 113,535 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 107,729 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 103,230 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 97,604 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 92,335 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 87,434 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 82,175 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 78,203 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 71,675 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 71,669 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 54,012 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 33,922 miles

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 MVU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MVU, 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 MVU registered?

MF54 MVU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is MF54 MVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF54 MVU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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