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MV54 FWM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

192,779 mi
Last recorded192,779 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 FWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 192,779 miles

chips in windscreen

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2020 192,779 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

chips in windscreen

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2019 188,300 miles

chips in windscreen

n/s/r shock has a slight misting of oil

rear suspension arms corroded

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 12 Oct 2018 178,826 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

rear subframe corroded

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 12 Oct 2018 178,826 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres close to legal limit

brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

rear subframe corroded

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 13 Oct 2017 169,217 miles

both rear indicators slightly white

both rear tyres getting close to legal limit

oil leak

rear suspension area corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2017 169,217 miles

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

both rear indicators slightly white

both rear tyres getting close to legal limit

oil leak

rear suspension area corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 162,878 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 158,457 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 158,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 155,287 miles

1/3rd brake light not working.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

cant see brake pads.

Pass 19 Sep 2013 132,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 145,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 132,409 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 115,888 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 104,457 miles

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

advise inside edges on both front tyres wearing thin

Fail 4 Dec 2009 104,457 miles

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

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

advise inside edges on both front tyres wearing thin

Pass 10 Dec 2008 83,179 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 59,465 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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MV54 FWM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MV54 FWM, 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 MV54 FWM registered?

MV54 FWM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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