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MT54 VPY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,532 mi
Last recorded87,532 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 87,532 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 87,532 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 86,759 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 86,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 85,020 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 83,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack/ perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 82,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 80,680 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH n/s & o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 79,265 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 79,218 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 76,740 miles

offside and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 74,778 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 73,109 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 68,216 miles

new trackrod ends fitted , vehicle has been wheel tracked .

rear hand brake stiff

vehicle has had new brake discs + pads fitted to front axle , o/s/f brake caliper has been freed off .

Fail 27 Jun 2014 68,215 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear hand brake stiff

front road wheels to be removed , brakes to have a thorough brakes inspection .

Pass 1 Jul 2013 62,942 miles

rear brake pads low

very slight play in inner steering rack arm

Pass 17 Jul 2012 56,506 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 56,506 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 48,658 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 43,349 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 38,410 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn low on tread(225/50/16v)

front wiper linkage worn

unable to see rear coil spring bases

Pass 25 Jun 2008 33,484 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 29,782 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 VPY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 MT54 VPY, 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 VPY registered?

MT54 VPY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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