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MF54 TEO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

103,478 mi
Last recorded103,478 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 TEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 103,478 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 103,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 101,380 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 90,856 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2017 90,785 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2017 90,725 miles

Rear coil spring worn both rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 90,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear coil spring worn both rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 87,023 miles

Offside inner door handle damaged

Under trays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2016 87,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside inner door handle damaged

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 79,093 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 79,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm with ball joint facing downwards (marked in yellow paint) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 71,492 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 71,492 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 64,175 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 56,198 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 56,163 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 48,060 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 48,060 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,132 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 36,132 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 28,898 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 23,687 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 18,519 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 TEO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TEO, 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 TEO registered?

MF54 TEO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is MF54 TEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF54 TEO shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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