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MF54 WCC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

145,305 mi
Last recorded145,305 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2019 145,305 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values plate limit 1.3 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 134,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trys fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2018 134,501 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trys fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2017 131,283 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2016 128,990 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 128,988 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 125,985 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 125,983 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 122,994 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 122,991 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 113,619 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine warning light on .

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres wearing thin.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

park brake light stay on dash board.

Fail 2 Aug 2012 113,619 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine warning light on .

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres wearing thin.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

park brake light stay on dash board.

Pass 11 Jun 2011 102,943 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 93,393 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 84,495 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 84,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 75,046 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 75,046 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 WCC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WCC, 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 WCC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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