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MF54 YVY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,874 mi
Last recorded91,874 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 YVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 91,874 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 91,833 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 86,428 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play on offside front suspension need further investigation

Pass 19 Jul 2022 83,635 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 80,310 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 78,450 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 75,743 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 72,396 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 68,659 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 65,570 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 65,570 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 61,861 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 58,567 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 55,235 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 51,114 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 48,358 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 42,481 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 42,481 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 36,806 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 31,175 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 31,175 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 24,002 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 YVY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YVY, 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 YVY registered?

MF54 YVY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is MF54 YVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF54 YVY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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