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MSU 587

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,523 mi
Last recorded125,523 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSU 587
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 125,523 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 124,112 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 121,451 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 118,435 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 115,615 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 112,674 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 110,869 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 108,933 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 106,023 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 102,743 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 102,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 99,901 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 89,839 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 73,246 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 64,362 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 60,851 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 60,849 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 44,224 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 39,293 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 39,293 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 34,403 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 25,753 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 23,353 miles

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Nov 2007 23,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

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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MSU 587 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MSU 587, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MSU 587 registered?

MSU 587 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is MSU 587 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSU 587 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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