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ML54 TOV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,571 mi
Last recorded132,571 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2011
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 TOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2011 132,571 miles

handbrake light doesnt go off

Fail 13 Jan 2011 132,553 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn smooth on edges

handbrake light doesnt go off

offside rear tyre worn low on tread (3mm)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 118,819 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 118,819 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 108,953 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 108,953 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 99,272 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 TOV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TOV, 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 TOV registered?

ML54 TOV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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