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ML54 OPC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

107,402 mi
Last recorded107,402 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 OPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 107,402 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 107,399 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 104,516 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 96,743 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 85,635 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 74,838 miles

under shields fitted obscuring certain components

Pass 17 Oct 2018 72,157 miles

under shields fitted obscuring certain components

Fail 16 Oct 2018 72,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under shields fitted obscuring certain components

Pass 9 Oct 2017 69,969 miles

205/55/16 on front and 205/50/16 on rear

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside front lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 65,839 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

undershields fitted obscuring certain components

Pass 3 Nov 2015 62,770 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 59,960 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 56,721 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 56,721 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 53,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 53,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 53,496 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 49,744 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 44,207 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 44,152 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Damage to nearside rear jacking point and under tray

Damage to offside front wing

Pass 30 Oct 2009 38,532 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 29 Oct 2008 28,241 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

ns/r jacking block missing

Pass 31 Oct 2007 20,289 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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ML54 OPC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ML54 OPC, 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 ML54 OPC registered?

ML54 OPC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2004.

Is ML54 OPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML54 OPC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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