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MK54 VPP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

129,818 mi
Last recorded129,818 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 VPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 129,818 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 125,297 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 120,154 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 120,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 118,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded to flexible pipe under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to legal limit 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded to flexible pipe under wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to legal limit 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2020 118,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded to flexible pipe under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to legal limit 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall split 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded to flexible pipe under wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to legal limit 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 113,434 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 108,020 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 99,763 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 99,757 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres low (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 25 Oct 2016 97,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 97,094 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 88,685 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 23 Oct 2015 88,685 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 Oct 2014 82,495 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 82,485 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

o/s front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2013 76,384 miles

rear indicator bulbs deteriorated

rear tyres on limit

Pass 18 Oct 2012 70,002 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 63,025 miles

Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

Pass 13 Oct 2010 55,621 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 46,524 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 46,517 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 41,441 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 41,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 34,211 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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MK54 VPP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MK54 VPP, 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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MK54 VPP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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