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MT54 TPV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,162 mi
Last recorded142,162 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 TPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 142,162 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 142,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 136,277 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 131,008 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 131,005 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2023 125,985 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 118,175 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material transvers (1.1.11 (c))

head light lenses need cleaning

Pass 21 Aug 2021 108,157 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 100,062 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 91,989 miles

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight under body and exhaust surface corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2019 91,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight under body and exhaust surface corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2018 83,296 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 74,545 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 66,070 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 64,322 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 64,322 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front strut top mounting creaking.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 59,894 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 54,412 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 46,739 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 38,389 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 38,389 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 29,115 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres getting near limit!

Pass 17 Mar 2010 27,771 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 25,208 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 22,505 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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MT54 TPV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MT54 TPV, 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 MT54 TPV registered?

MT54 TPV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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