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ML54 TRX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,122 mi
Last recorded119,122 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 TRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 119,122 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 119,118 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2019 116,160 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 116,160 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 110,110 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 110,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 109,600 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 106,093 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 164,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 105,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front exhaust flexi-joint deteriorating.

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 97,224 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 97,224 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 92,367 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit on (inner 3/4) area

Pass 24 Aug 2011 84,718 miles

front brake pads low

front discs worn

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 7 Sep 2010 75,472 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs slightly worn

front pads wearing low

n/s/r tyre has small gash on outer sidewall

Fail 6 Sep 2010 75,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs slightly worn

front pads wearing low

n/s/r tyre has small gash on outer sidewall

Pass 7 Sep 2009 63,526 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 43,903 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 18,981 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 TRX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel 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 TRX, 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 TRX registered?

ML54 TRX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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