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MT54 ZFR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

115,059 mi
Last recorded115,059 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 ZFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 115,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 105,103 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 95,158 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 84,353 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all tyres low on edges

brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2019 75,891 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 67,357 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 64,324 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted to engine bay and under side

Pass 29 Nov 2016 60,557 miles

covers fitted to engine bay and under side

Fail 28 Nov 2016 60,557 miles

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

covers fitted to engine bay and under side

o/s/f n/s r tyres underinflated

Pass 1 Dec 2015 57,394 miles

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

covers fitted to engine bay and under side

Pass 26 Nov 2014 54,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 51,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2013 51,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 48,581 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 48,537 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 45,805 miles

wear to front discs

Pass 25 Nov 2010 39,321 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)

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 26 Nov 2009 31,709 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 25,316 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 12 Nov 2007 17,549 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 17,548 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 ZFR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZFR, 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 ZFR registered?

MT54 ZFR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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