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MF54 UFN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

157,244 mi
Last recorded157,244 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 157,244 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 185,244 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 177,006 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 177,006 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 165,462 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 154,730 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 140,655 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 140,545 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 120,510 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 119,773 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

ecu light on

Pass 1 Sep 2011 102,422 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 102,422 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 87,564 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Sep 2010 87,564 miles

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Sep 2009 65,855 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Sep 2008 45,690 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 45,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 29,834 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 UFN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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