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ML54 TUV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,574 mi
Last recorded11,574 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2015 11,574 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 11,574 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 128,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 111,246 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 108,359 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 108,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

ESP FAULT

ITEMS REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST

SCREW IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 225/50/16W

Fail 14 Mar 2011 99,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 99,919 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 82,131 miles

ENGINE-BAY AND UNDERBODY COVERD WITH PLASTIC

Pass 27 Jan 2009 64,997 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 48,764 miles

no` plates discolouring! n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge!

Pass 21 Dec 2007 38,936 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 TUV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TUV, 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 TUV registered?

ML54 TUV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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The MOT history for ML54 TUV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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