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MF54 WCD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,836 mi
Last recorded157,836 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 157,836 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 157,835 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 157,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Eng bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 150,853 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 150,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 139,996 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer wall

Fail 8 Dec 2017 139,995 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 6 Dec 2016 126,668 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 126,667 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 114,830 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 106,316 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 96,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2013 96,801 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 88,968 miles

screw in o/s/r tyre tread.

Fail 6 Dec 2012 18,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

screw in o/s/r tyre tread.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 80,429 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 72,006 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers worn

Fail 15 Nov 2010 72,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers worn

Pass 13 Nov 2009 64,989 miles

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

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

full underbody shields fitted

tested under wet conditions

Pass 24 Oct 2008 54,868 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 46,648 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 43,410 miles

front discs corroded

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 WCD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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