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ML54 XGZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

150,663 mi
Last recorded150,663 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 XGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 150,663 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear subframe and suspension arms surface corrossion

Fail 16 Oct 2024 150,663 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear very pale (4.4.3 (a))

Rear rear subframe and suspension arms surface corrossion

Pass 3 Nov 2023 148,301 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil seeping from under tray osf engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 148,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil seeping from under tray osf engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 145,701 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted concealing brake pipes

Fail 25 Oct 2022 145,698 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted concealing brake pipes

Pass 26 Oct 2021 143,270 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear visable main front to rear brake pipes above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted concealing main front to rear brake pipes.

Pass 30 Oct 2020 140,035 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Oct 2020 140,035 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Oct 2019 135,975 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Nov 2018 129,998 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 129,997 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 125,195 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on outside edge

under trays fitted full length of underside

Pass 29 Oct 2016 117,623 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2015 112,150 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 104,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 95,971 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 94,465 miles

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2011 92,673 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 28 Oct 2010 90,815 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 88,383 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 85,688 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 82,608 miles

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

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 XGZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XGZ, 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 XGZ registered?

ML54 XGZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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