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MT54 VZB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,526 mi
Last recorded104,526 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 104,526 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 99,406 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 95,572 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel has slight movement further investigation required

engine management light indicates a fault

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2017 95,571 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel has slight movement further investigation required

engine management light indicates a fault

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2016 88,450 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres wearing on the inner and outer tread

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2016 88,450 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres wearing on the inner and outer tread

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2015 78,660 miles

child seat fitted unable to inspect seatbelt

Fail 29 Oct 2015 78,660 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted unable to inspect seatbelt

Pass 21 Oct 2014 73,427 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 45,163 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2013 68,685 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 68,680 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 68,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 63,040 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 53,867 miles

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

front brake discs scored

Fail 25 Aug 2011 53,743 miles

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

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)

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

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

front brake discs scored

Pass 5 Aug 2010 42,481 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 30,111 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 30,111 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 14,128 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 VZB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VZB, 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 VZB registered?

MT54 VZB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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