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MU54 ARP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,801 mi
Last recorded61,801 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU54 ARP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 61,801 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 57,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 54,402 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 51,970 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 48,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 45,170 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 43,630 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 42,459 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 41,692 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 41,684 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 40,493 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 33,518 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2017 25,568 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 25,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 25,099 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 23,250 miles

nearside front and both rear tyres sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 11 Nov 2014 21,900 miles

all four tyres slightly damaged.

Pass 2 Nov 2013 20,752 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 19,141 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 18,025 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 17,360 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 16,932 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 15,613 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 14,294 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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MU54 ARP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MU54 ARP, 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

How do I check the history of MU54 ARP?

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What year was MU54 ARP registered?

MU54 ARP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is MU54 ARP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU54 ARP shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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