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MF54 SWJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,798 mi
Last recorded190,798 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 SWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 190,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 189,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 187,717 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 187,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2014 181,566 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2014 181,566 miles

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

Offside Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 169,620 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 138,341 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 138,341 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 115,279 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 96,631 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 75,078 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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MF54 SWJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SWJ, 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 SWJ registered?

MF54 SWJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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