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ML54 TLN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,017 mi
Last recorded161,017 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 TLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 161,017 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 161,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 147,091 miles

Rear shock absorber weak

bonnet catch faulty

Fail 16 Apr 2018 147,089 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber weak

bonnet catch faulty

Pass 14 Feb 2017 135,595 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 131,107 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 125,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 117,080 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage o/s/f plastic sill cover borderline pass recommend repair (sharp edge ? )

Pass 28 Feb 2013 103,167 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 103,167 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Feb 2012 87,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 87,796 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2011 71,623 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 71,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 55,772 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 55,772 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 42,196 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

unevan brake wear at rear n/s very close to minimum borderline pass is being investigated to day

Pass 12 Feb 2008 28,344 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 27,856 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 TLN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TLN, 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 TLN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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