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MT54 VNE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,433 mi
Last recorded99,433 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 99,433 miles

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

stone chip front screen

Fail 31 Jan 2013 99,433 miles

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

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

stone chip front screen

Pass 3 Feb 2012 95,378 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 82,190 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 66,124 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 26 May 2009 60,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2009 60,290 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 52,735 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 49,915 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 49,915 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 VNE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VNE, 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 MT54 VNE registered?

MT54 VNE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2004.

Is MT54 VNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT54 VNE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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