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MT54 VML

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,748 mi
Last recorded136,748 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 VML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 136,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 132,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear main brake pipes as it goes over rear axle has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 124,631 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod end joint worn very slightly (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play trackrod end joint worn very slightly (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 120,031 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 112,041 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 112,047 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 106,502 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 106,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 98,360 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 98,360 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 87,157 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 77,435 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 77,377 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2010 65,271 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 65,251 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 58,373 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 54,348 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 54,346 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 42,736 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)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 42,736 miles

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

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)

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 VML is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MT54 VML, 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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MT54 VML is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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