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MF54 WCA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,468 mi
Last recorded95,468 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 95,468 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking in several places

Offside Mirror glass deteriorated affecting view

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Four of the pressed steel arms are very heavily corroded / advise replace soon (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 95,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracking in several places

Offside Mirror glass deteriorated affecting view

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Four of the pressed steel arms are very heavily corroded / advise replace soon (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 94,678 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking on tread

centre exhaust bracket broken

heavy general corrosion on rear suspension

Fail 12 Aug 2020 94,671 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre cracking on tread

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

centre exhaust bracket broken

heavy general corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 12 Aug 2019 93,678 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension has corrosion on arms and other components

large under trays on vehicle very restricted view of underside

Pass 10 Aug 2018 91,876 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

rear chassis and suspension corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2018 91,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear chassis and suspension corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2017 89,539 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2017 89,539 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2016 87,518 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust bracket corroded and slightly insecure

Fail 28 Jul 2016 87,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust bracket corroded and slightly insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2015 85,481 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust bracket corroded

engine revs irratic on idle

Pass 28 Jul 2014 82,878 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 82,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 78,991 miles

engine management light on

Fail 29 Jul 2013 78,991 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 24 Jul 2012 73,587 miles

both rear tyres 2.5mm tread

nearside front tyre tracking out outer edge

Fail 24 Jul 2012 73,587 miles

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

both rear tyres 2.5mm tread

nearside front tyre tracking out outer edge

Pass 21 Jul 2011 67,532 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Jul 2011 67,532 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front exhaust bracket corroded

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2010 62,163 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 62,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake pads low

Fail 30 Jul 2009 57,220 miles

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

Nearside Inner Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both rear coil springs corroded

middle section exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2009 57,220 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

middle section exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2008 52,264 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 52,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 42,670 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 WCA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WCA, 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 WCA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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