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ML54 OPD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

130,540 mi
Last recorded130,540 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 OPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 130,540 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 124,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer outer mirror glass slightly tinted good view to rear

Offside Front coil spring positioned incorrect

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 124,549 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer outer mirror glass slightly tinted good view to rear

Offside Front coil spring positioned incorrect

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 113,265 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 113,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 103,632 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 103,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 89,615 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 77,367 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2017 76,338 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 76,315 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 73,425 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 68,335 miles

brakes linings to be checked

Fail 28 Aug 2015 68,335 miles

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

brakes linings to be checked

Pass 29 Aug 2014 63,344 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front seat belt button missing

Nearside rear tyre valve perishing

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 52,442 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 45,147 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 45,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 38,266 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 31,848 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 31,848 miles

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

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

track needs adjusting

Pass 6 Oct 2008 21,437 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 18,208 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 OPD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ML54 OPD, 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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ML54 OPD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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